This workflow follows the OpenAI → Twitter recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
The workflow JSON
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{
"nodes": [
{
"id": "ea9ddb4c-af49-480c-8b73-221b3741069d",
"name": "Sticky Note",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
920,
400
],
"parameters": {
"width": 389,
"height": 265,
"content": "## Scheduled posting \nWrite a tweet every 6 hours and randomize the minutes that it's posted at to make it seem natural.\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "9650b047-7d5e-4ed2-948c-d5be77a94b5d",
"name": "Post tweet",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.twitter",
"position": [
2940,
520
],
"parameters": {
"text": "={{ $json.message.content.tweet }}",
"additionalFields": {}
},
"credentials": {
"twitterOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 2
},
{
"id": "fd7fc941-37de-4f88-87c0-f62ad1ebe2d6",
"name": "Schedule posting every 6 hours",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger",
"position": [
1140,
500
],
"parameters": {
"rule": {
"interval": [
{
"field": "hours",
"hoursInterval": 6,
"triggerAtMinute": "={{ Math.floor(Math.random() * 60) }}"
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 1.1
},
{
"id": "107fd741-5c17-4cd6-98aa-088bf8df523d",
"name": "Trigger posting manually",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger",
"position": [
1140,
820
],
"parameters": {},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "831cd431-56e5-482e-a8a5-e5c5ac078ba4",
"name": "Sticky Note1",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
1360,
400
],
"parameters": {
"width": 389,
"height": 265,
"content": "## Configure influencer profile \nSet your target niche, writing style, and inspiration.\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "791c0be9-6396-4768-ab6b-3ca7fe49fbea",
"name": "Sticky Note3",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
1800,
400
],
"parameters": {
"width": 389,
"height": 265,
"content": "## Generate tweet\nGenerate a potentially viral tweet based on your configuration."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "3b2872cf-38f9-4cfd-befd-ad792219c313",
"name": "Sticky Note4",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
2240,
400
],
"parameters": {
"width": 389,
"height": 265,
"content": "## Validate tweet\nIf the generated tweet does not meet length constraints, regenerate it."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "364310a1-0367-4ce2-a91b-9a9c4d9387a0",
"name": "Sticky Note5",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
2680,
400
],
"parameters": {
"width": 389,
"height": 265,
"content": "## Post the tweet\nPost the tweet to your X account."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "c666ba9f-d28d-449b-8e20-65c0150cba5b",
"name": "Verify tweet constraints",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
"position": [
2480,
500
],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"conditions": {
"options": {
"leftValue": "",
"caseSensitive": true,
"typeValidation": "strict"
},
"combinator": "and",
"conditions": [
{
"id": "0a6ebbb6-4b14-4c7e-9390-215e32921663",
"operator": {
"type": "number",
"operation": "gt"
},
"leftValue": "={{ $json.message.content.tweet.length }}",
"rightValue": 280
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 2
},
{
"id": "9bf25238-98ba-4201-aecc-22be27f095c8",
"name": "Sticky Note2",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
920,
720
],
"parameters": {
"width": 389,
"height": 265,
"content": "## On-demand posting \nWrite a tweet on demand, when you manually run your workflow.\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "4b95c041-a70e-42f9-9467-26de2abe6b7a",
"name": "Generate tweet content",
"type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi",
"position": [
1900,
500
],
"parameters": {
"modelId": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "list",
"value": "gpt-4-turbo-preview",
"cachedResultName": "GPT-4-TURBO-PREVIEW"
},
"options": {},
"messages": {
"values": [
{
"role": "system",
"content": "=You are a successful modern Twitter influencer. Your tweets always go viral. "
},
{
"role": "system",
"content": "=You have a specific writing style: {{ $json.style }}"
},
{
"role": "system",
"content": "=You follow the principles described in your inspiration sources closely and you write your tweets based on that: {{ $json.inspiration }}"
},
{
"role": "system",
"content": "=You have a very specific niche: {{ $json.niche }}"
},
{
"role": "system",
"content": "=Answer with the viral tweet and nothing else as a response. Keep the tweet within 280 characters. Current date and time are {{DateTime.now()}}. Add hashtags and emojis where relevant."
},
{
"content": "Write a tweet that is certain to go viral. Take your time in writing it. Think. Use the vast knowledge you have."
}
]
},
"jsonOutput": true
},
"credentials": {
"openAiApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "18f1af3a-58b3-4a4d-a8ad-3657da9c41ba",
"name": "Configure your influencer profile",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"assignments": {
"assignments": [
{
"id": "45268b04-68a1-420f-9ad2-950844d16af1",
"name": "niche",
"type": "string",
"value": "Modern Stoicism. You tweet about the greatest stoics, their ideas, their quotes, and how their wisdom applies in today's modern life. You love sharing personal stories and experiences."
},
{
"id": "d95f4a1c-ab1c-4eca-8732-3d7a087f82d8",
"name": "style",
"type": "string",
"value": "All of your tweets are very personal. "
},
{
"id": "1ee088f7-7021-48c0-bcb7-d1011eb0db3d",
"name": "inspiration",
"type": "string",
"value": "Your inspiration comes from tens of books on stoicism, psychology, and how to influence people. Books such as \"Contagious\" by Jonah Bergen, \"How To Be Internet Famous\" by Brendan Cox, \"How to Win Friends and Influence People\" by Dale Carnegie, and \"Influencers and Creators\" by Robert V Kozinets, Ulrike Gretzel, Rossella Gambetti strongly influence the way you write your tweets. "
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 3.3
}
],
"connections": {
"Generate tweet content": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Verify tweet constraints",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Trigger posting manually": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Configure your influencer profile",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Verify tweet constraints": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Configure your influencer profile",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "Post tweet",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Schedule posting every 6 hours": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Configure your influencer profile",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Configure your influencer profile": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Generate tweet content",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}
Credentials you'll need
Each integration node will prompt for credentials when you import. We strip credential IDs before publishing — you'll add your own.
openAiApitwitterOAuth2Api
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How this works
This workflow enables you to maintain a consistent social media presence on Twitter by automating posts at regular intervals, saving time while ensuring your account stays active without constant manual effort. It's ideal for content creators, small business owners, or anyone managing a Twitter feed who wants to queue up messages in advance. The key step involves a cron-based schedule trigger that releases pre-written tweets every six hours, optionally initiated by a manual trigger for on-demand control, with OpenAI integration to generate fresh content ideas seamlessly.
Use this when you need predictable, hands-off posting to build audience engagement over time, such as promoting ongoing campaigns or sharing tips regularly. Avoid it for time-sensitive announcements requiring real-time adjustments, or if your content demands heavy customisation beyond basic scheduling. Common variations include tweaking the interval to daily posts or integrating additional platforms like LinkedIn for broader reach.
About this workflow
Manual Schedule. Uses stickyNote, twitter, scheduleTrigger, manualTrigger. Scheduled trigger; 12 nodes.
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