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Scheduled Statuses → Update Scheduled Status

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Overview

This node operation updates a scheduled status on a Mastodon instance. It allows users to modify the scheduled time of a status that is set to be posted in the future. This is useful for managing and rescheduling posts without deleting and recreating them, providing flexibility in social media content planning.

Use Case Examples

  1. A social media manager wants to change the posting time of a scheduled announcement on their Mastodon account.
  2. An automated workflow adjusts the scheduled time of a status based on user input or external triggers.

Properties

Name Meaning
Mastodon URL The URL of the Mastodon instance to connect to, e.g., https://mastodon.social.
Authentication Type The method used to authenticate with the Mastodon instance, either OAuth2 or Access Token.
Status ID The unique identifier of the scheduled status to update.
Scheduled Time The new scheduled time for the status in ISO 8601 format, e.g., 2025-05-01T10:00:00Z.

Output

JSON

  • json - The updated scheduled status object returned from the Mastodon API after the update operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires authentication credentials for Mastodon, either OAuth2 or an access token.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the correct authentication type is selected and valid credentials are provided; OAuth2 is required for authentication operations.
  • Verify the Status ID is correct and corresponds to an existing scheduled status on the Mastodon instance.
  • The Scheduled Time must be in valid ISO 8601 format; otherwise, the API may reject the update.
  • If the Mastodon instance URL is incorrect or unreachable, the operation will fail.

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