Social-Media-Automation-using-Python

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A Packt Publishing resource providing Python-based code and data for automating social media tasks. Suited for developers and marketers learning to programmatically manage social media workflows.

680Updated 4mo ago

Intermediate30min to implementmarketing

Saves ~45 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Social-Media-Automation-using-Python.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

Social Media Automation using Python is a code repository published by Packt Publishing, containing Jupyter Notebook examples and supporting data files for automating social media workflows with Python. The repository is structured around practical, hands-on code that developers and marketers can study and adapt for their own automation needs. All code is provided under the MIT license, making it freely usable and modifiable. The repository is aimed at Python practitioners who want to reduce manual effort in managing social media activity through scripted, repeatable processes.

Use Cases

Learning Python techniques for automating repetitive social media tasks

Studying Jupyter Notebook-based examples of social media workflow automation

Adapting Packt's sample code as a starting point for custom social media bots or schedulers

Using provided data files to practice and test social media automation scripts

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Social-Media-Automation-using-Python

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Create a Python script for [COMPANY] to automate posting on [PLATFORM] (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). The script should post [CONTENT_TYPE] (e.g., text, images, links) at [SCHEDULE] (e.g., daily, weekly). Include error handling and logging. Use the [LIBRARY] (e.g., Tweepy for Twitter) for API integration.

Example Output

# Social Media Automation Script for [COMPANY]

```python
import tweepy
import logging
from datetime import datetime

# Configure logging
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

# Twitter API credentials
consumer_key = '[CONSUMER_KEY]'nconsumer_secret = '[CONSUMER_SECRET]'naccess_token = '[ACCESS_TOKEN]'naccess_token_secret = '[ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET]'n
# Authenticate to Twitter
auth = tweepy.OAuthHandler(consumer_key, consumer_secret)nauth.set_access_token(access_token, access_token_secret)napi = tweepy.API(auth)

# Function to post a tweet
def post_tweet(message):
    try:
        api.update_status(message)
        logger.info(f"Tweet posted at {datetime.now()}")
    except Exception as e:
        logger.error(f"Error posting tweet: {e}")

# Schedule tweets
post_tweet("Check out our latest blog post on [TOPIC]! [LINK] #Marketing #DigitalMarketing")
```

## Features
- Automates posting on Twitter
- Includes error handling and logging
- Schedules tweets at specified times

## How to Use
1. Replace placeholders with your API credentials and content.
2. Customize the schedule and content type.
3. Run the script to automate your social media posts.