Automated Threads Workflow for Daily Post Management

Target Audience

• Social Media Managers: Those who need to automate the process of fetching and managing posts from Threads.
• Content Creators: Individuals who regularly post on Threads and want to keep track of their content efficiently.
• Developers: Tech-savvy individuals looking to integrate Threads data into their applications or databases.
• Data Analysts: Professionals interested in analyzing social media engagement and trends over time.

Problem Solved

This workflow automates the process of:

• Fetching Posts: It retrieves posts from Threads based on specified criteria.
• Token Management: It handles the refresh of access tokens to ensure uninterrupted access to the Threads API.
• Data Storage: It stores fetched posts in Notion, allowing for easy organization and retrieval.
• Duplicate Handling: It checks for existing posts to avoid duplication in the database, ensuring data integrity.

Workflow Steps

1. Scheduled Trigger: The workflow is initiated based on a defined schedule, allowing for regular data fetching (e.g., daily).
2. Token Refresh: It retrieves a fresh access token from Threads to ensure API access is maintained.
3. Post Retrieval: The workflow fetches posts from Threads using the provided Threads ID, filtering for relevant media types.
4. Data Processing: It processes the retrieved posts, extracting necessary information such as ID, permalink, and media URLs.
5. Duplicate Check: Before storing, it checks if the post already exists in the Notion database to prevent duplicates.
6. Data Storage: New posts are created in a Notion database with relevant details, including the username, post date, and media links.
7. Media Upload: If there are associated media files, they are uploaded to the Notion page as embeds.
8. Comment Handling: The workflow can also retrieve and filter comments associated with the posts, allowing for a comprehensive view of engagement.