🦋 Bluesky new follower auto DM
# 🦋 Bluesky New Follower Auto DM
Effortlessly send welcome direct messages to new followers on Bluesky — no storage, no dependencies, just real-time engagement.
## 🧑💼 Who is this for?
This template is ideal for:
- **Creators**, **brands**, and **community builders** on Bluesky looking to engage their followers automatically
- **n8n beginners** who want an easy-to-configure automation with no external dependencies
- Anyone seeking a **lightweight, stateless** solution for follower messaging — without needing to manage databases or history
## 🧩 What problem is this workflow solving? / Use case
Automatically welcoming new followers is a powerful way to start building relationships, increase engagement, and show your followers that you’re active and approachable.
Use it to:
- Start conversations and build relationships immediately
- Build a loyal community by making people feel seen
- Boost follower retention
- Automate engagement while keeping your workflow simple
## ⚙️ What this workflow does
- Runs every 4 hours (configurable)
- Authenticates your Bluesky account via secure app password
- Fetches the last 100 Bluesky notifications
- Filters for new "follow" events
- Starts a chat if there is no existing conversation with the new follower
- Sends a customized welcome message automatically
All done **without having to save data**.
## 🛠️ Setup
There is only one node that needs to be modified. In the `Setup` node:
1. **Enter your Bluesky handle** (e.g., `yourname.bsky.social`)
2. **Create an App Password**
→ [Generate it here](https://bsky.app/settings/app-passwords)
3. **Customize your welcome message** in the `Setup` node
Then **save and activate the workflow**
You’re now ready to automatically greet new followers as they arrive.
## 🧪 How to customize this workflow to your needs
- **Update the schedule**
Modify the Cron node to change how often the workflow runs (default: every 4 hours)
- **Personalize the message**
Update the `welcomeMessage` field in the `Setup` node to reflect your tone, brand, or goals
- **Add tracking or CRM integration**
If you'd like to log interactions or sync with another system, you can extend the workflow with additional nodes.
