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Timeline → Get List Timeline

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Overview

This node operation fetches the timeline of a specific list from a Mastodon instance. It is useful for users who want to retrieve and process posts from a particular list they follow on Mastodon, enabling automation or integration with other workflows. For example, a user can automatically gather posts from a curated list of accounts to analyze trends or repost content.

Use Case Examples

  1. Retrieve the latest posts from a Mastodon list to display on a website.
  2. Aggregate posts from a list for sentiment analysis or content moderation.

Properties

Name Meaning
Mastodon URL The URL of the Mastodon instance to connect to, e.g., https://mastodon.social.
Authentication Type Method to authenticate with the Mastodon instance, either OAuth2 or Access Token.
List ID The ID of the Mastodon list to get the timeline for.
Additional Fields Optional parameters to filter or limit the timeline results, such as local only, remote only, media only, max ID, since ID, min ID, and limit.

Output

JSON

  • json - The timeline data of the specified Mastodon list, containing posts and related metadata.

Dependencies

  • Requires authentication credentials for Mastodon, either OAuth2 or an Access Token.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the correct Mastodon URL is provided and accessible.
  • Verify that the authentication credentials are valid and have the necessary permissions.
  • Check that the List ID is correct and that the authenticated user has access to the list.
  • Common errors include authentication failures and invalid resource or operation names, which should be resolved by verifying credentials and parameters.

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