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Streaming → Stream Public Timeline
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation connects to a Mastodon instance to stream the public timeline in real-time. It allows users to receive live updates of public statuses posted on the Mastodon server, which can be filtered to show only local statuses if desired. This is useful for monitoring public conversations, trends, or events as they happen on a Mastodon instance.
Use Case Examples
- A social media manager streams the public timeline of a Mastodon instance to monitor brand mentions and public sentiment in real-time.
- A developer uses the stream to collect public posts for analysis or display in a custom dashboard.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mastodon URL | The URL of the Mastodon instance to connect to for streaming the public timeline. |
| Authentication Type | The method used to authenticate with the Mastodon instance, either OAuth2 or Access Token. |
| Local | If true, only local statuses from the Mastodon instance are streamed; otherwise, all public statuses are streamed. |
Output
JSON
json- The streamed public timeline statuses as JSON objects.
Dependencies
- Requires authentication credentials for Mastodon API, either OAuth2 or Access Token.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the correct Mastodon URL is provided and accessible.
- Verify that the selected authentication type matches the provided credentials.
- If streaming fails, check network connectivity and Mastodon instance availability.
- Error messages related to missing or invalid credentials indicate the need to select or configure the appropriate Mastodon API credentials.