International Platforms
Publish to Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Reddit, and more using Postiz or social-media-agent.
Recommended Tools
| Tool | Stars | Platforms | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postiz | 25,000+ | Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Discord | Full-featured, AI-powered |
| social-media-agent | 1,400+ | Twitter, LinkedIn | AI content generation |
| Socioboard | 1,000+ | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram | Enterprise teams |
Postiz Setup (Recommended)
1. Self-Host with Docker
bash
git clone https://github.com/gitroomhq/postiz-app.git
cd postiz-app
docker-compose up -d2. Connect Platforms
- Open
http://localhost:5000in your browser - Connect your social accounts (OAuth flow)
- Configure posting preferences
3. Publish
- Write content once, AI adapts for each platform
- Schedule posts for optimal engagement times
- Track analytics across all platforms
Why Postiz?
Postiz is a Buffer/Hootsuite alternative that you can self-host. With 25,000+ GitHub stars, it's the most popular open-source social media management tool.
Platform Details
Twitter / X
- Auth: OAuth 1.0a (API keys from developer portal)
- Limits: 280 characters, 500 posts/month (free tier)
- Tips: Include URL, use hashtags, keep it punchy
LinkedIn
- Auth: OAuth 2.0 (token expires every 60 days)
- Content: Professional tone, project milestones
- Tips: Good for project launches and career updates
Reddit
- Auth: OAuth (client ID + secret)
- Content: Follow subreddit rules, avoid spam
- Good subs: r/MachineLearning, r/Python, r/opensource, r/SideProject
- Tips: Self-posts preferred, engage in comments
Product Hunt
- Auth: Bearer token from developer portal
- Content: Product launches, tagline max 60 chars
- Tips: Best for launching new tools/products
Dev.to
- Auth: API key
- Content: Full markdown articles, max 4 tags
- Tips: Use
--draftto preview first, add description for SEO
Hacker News
- Auth: Username/password (no official API)
- Content: Title max 80 chars, "Show HN:" prefix for launches
- Tips: Link posts preferred, anti-spam rate limiting applies
