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Automate follower resource distribution on BlueSky with keyword-triggered DMs

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This workflow acts as an automated engagement bot. It sends a Direct Message (DM) with a link or resource to any follower who replies to your post with a specific target keyword. Who is this for Id...

Best for

  • Social Media automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-base.set

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Soumya Sahu.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automate follower resource distribution on BlueSky with keyword-triggered DMs
Workflow name
Automate follower resource distribution on BlueSky with keyword-triggered DMs

This workflow acts as an automated engagement bot. It sends a Direct Message (DM) with a link or resource to any follower who replies to your post with a specific target keyword.

Who is this for

Ideal for creators and community managers who want to distribute resources (PDFs, links, invites) to their audience automatically without manually messaging each person.

What it does

It scans your notifications for new replies and applies a strict filter to ensure only the right people get messaged:

  • Targeted: It only monitors replies on the specific post you choose.
  • Keyword Match: Checks if the user's reply contains your specific trigger word (e.g., "Send").
  • Follower Check: Verifies if the user is following you (if not, it skips them).
  • Delivery: Opens a chat conversation and sends your pre-set message.
  • Engagement: Automatically "Likes" the user's reply to confirm receipt.
  • Anti-Spam: Remembers processed replies so it never messages the same user twice for the same interaction.

How to set up

  1. Configuration: Open the first node ("Configuration") and enter:
    • BlueSky Credentials: Your Handle and App Password.
    • Target Post URL: The full link to the specific BlueSky post you want to monitor.
    • Trigger Keyword: The word users must type (e.g., "Template").
    • DM Message: The actual text/link to send them.
  2. Activate: Turn the workflow on. It runs every 30 minutes to batch-process new replies.

🚀 The BlueSky Growth Suite

This workflow is part of a 3-part automation suite designed to help you grow on BlueSky:

  • Part 1: Post Scheduler (Manage content from Google Sheets)
  • Part 2: Analytics Tracker (Track likes/reposts back to Sheets)
  • Part 3: Auto-DM Bot (This template)

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 2 - BlueSky Auth

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.3

Block 3 - Get Notifications

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.3

Block 4 - Split Out

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitOut - splitOut
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Loop Over Items

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
Config choices
Version 3

Block 6 - Does Follow?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 7 - Get Convo ID

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.3

Block 8 - Check Follow Status

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.3

Block 9 - Send DM

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.3

Block 10 - Filter New Only

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 11 - Filter Reply contains

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 12 - Like the reply

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.3

Block 13 - Configuration

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 14 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 15 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 16 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 17 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 18 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 19 - Sticky Note5

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 20 - Sticky Note6

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 21 - Sticky Note7

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 22 - Sticky Note8

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 23 - Sticky Note9

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 24 - Sticky Note10

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Showing the first 24 of 29 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automate follower resource distribution on BlueSky with keyword-triggered DMs
Complexity advanced
Nodes 29
Categories Social Media
Author Soumya Sahu
Published 26 Dec 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/12159/12159.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Automate follower resource distribution on BlueSky with keyword-triggered DMs do?

This workflow acts as an automated engagement bot. It sends a Direct Message (DM) with a link or resource to any follower who replies to your post with a specific target keyword. Who is this for Id...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Social Media use case.