Actions7
Create Upload Job
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation creates an upload job for a video file to be posted on specified social media platforms. It supports uploading binary video content or referencing video data, along with metadata such as title, description, tags, and platform-specific posting options. This operation is useful for automating video uploads and social media posting workflows, for example, uploading a promotional video to platforms like X or LinkedIn with custom tags and scheduling options.
Use Case Examples
- Uploading a marketing video to X and LinkedIn with a title, description, and tags.
- Automating video uploads by selecting a binary video file from previous workflow steps and specifying platform-specific posting options in JSON format.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Title | The title for the video upload job, used to identify the video content. |
| Description | Optional description for the video upload job, providing additional context or details about the video. |
| Platforms | The social media platforms where the video will be uploaded, such as X or LinkedIn. |
| Tags | Optional comma-separated list of tags associated with the video to aid in categorization or search. |
| Content File | Optional selection of the binary property containing the video content file to upload. |
| Posting Options | Optional JSON object containing platform-specific posting options and scheduling data to customize the upload behavior. |
Output
JSON
id- Unique identifier of the created upload job.status- Current status of the upload job.title- Title of the upload job as provided in the input.description- Description of the upload job if provided.platforms- List of social media platforms targeted for the upload.tags- List of tags associated with the upload job.postingOptions- Platform-specific posting options used for the upload.
Dependencies
- An API key credential for the Auto Socials Post API
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the binary data selected is of a supported MIME type: video, image, document, audio, or text. Unsupported types will cause errors.
- Verify that the JSON provided in the Posting Options field is valid; invalid JSON will cause the node to throw an error.
- If no binary property is selected but binary data exists in the input, verify the correct binary property name is chosen.
- Common error messages include 'Unsupported binary data type' and 'Invalid JSON in posting options', which indicate issues with input data format or content.