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n8n Lemmy Upload API Automated Community Posting

Post text and photos to Lemmy communities from n8n.

n8n-lemmy.json

// n8n HTTP Request — Lemmy upload
const node = {`{`}
  type: 'n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest',
  parameters: {`{`}
    method: 'POST',
    url: 'https://api.upload-post.com/api/upload',
    platform: ['lemmy'],
    title: 'My Lemmy community post'
  {`}`}
{`}`};

Upload Flow

Prepare Content

Get your text post or photo ready.

• Text posts supported
• One image per post via pict-rs
• Pick a target community

Upload via API

POST to Upload-Post with platform[]=lemmy.

• Include post title
• Choose the community
• Instance, username and password auth

Check Status

Poll until processing completes.

• Community moderation may apply
• Get post URL

Posted!

Post is live in the Lemmy community.

• Auto-published
• Federates across instances

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FAQ

How do I pick a community?

n8n Lemmy automation posts directly to the community of your choice — just specify the target community when you publish through Upload-Post.

Supported content types

Publish text posts or attach a single image, uploaded through the instance's pict-rs media backend.

Which instances work?

Posting to Lemmy from n8n works with lemmy.world or your own self-hosted instance. Connect with your instance URL, username, and password.

Do community rules apply?

Yes. Each Lemmy community has its own posting rules and moderation. Make sure your automated posts comply to avoid removal.

Can I schedule posts?

Yes. Combine the n8n Schedule Trigger with Upload-Post, or use Upload-Post's built-in scheduling to queue Lemmy posts.

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