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Track BlueSky post engagement metrics in Google Sheets automatically

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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 automatically syncs engagement metrics (Likes, Reposts, Replies) from BlueSky back to your content calendar in Google Sheets. It ensures your reporting is always up to date without ma...

Best for

  • Market Research automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.filter

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
Track BlueSky post engagement metrics in Google Sheets automatically
Workflow name
Track BlueSky post engagement metrics in Google Sheets automatically

This workflow automatically syncs engagement metrics (Likes, Reposts, Replies) from BlueSky back to your content calendar in Google Sheets. It ensures your reporting is always up to date without manual data entry.

Who is this for

Great for social media managers, agencies, and creators who need to report on content performance or analyze which post topics are driving the most engagement.

What it does

The workflow uses a smart "Active Window" strategy to save API calls and ensure stability:

  • Fetch: Pulls rows from your Google Sheet that are marked as "Posted."
  • Smart Filter: Only processes posts published in the last 14 days (catching viral spikes while ignoring old archived content).
  • Safe Updates: Queries the BlueSky API for the latest stats. If a post has been deleted, it handles the error gracefully instead of breaking the workflow.
  • Sync: Updates the Like Count, Repost Count, and Reply Count columns in your sheet.

How to set up

  1. Google Sheet: Ensure your sheet has these columns: Post Link, Posted At, Like Count, Repost Count, Reply Count.
    • (A sample Google Sheet link is provided inside the workflow notes).
  2. Credentials: Enter your BlueSky Handle and App Password in the "Configuration" node.
  3. Select Sheet: In both the "Get row(s)" and "Update row" nodes, select your specific Google Sheet.
  4. Schedule: Set the trigger to run once daily (e.g., at 9 AM).

🚀 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 (This template)
  • Part 3: Lead Magnet Bot (Auto-DM users who reply to your posts)

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 - Get row(s) in sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 3 - Get Post Stats

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

Block 4 - Update row in sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 5 - Configuration

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

Block 6 - Sticky Note

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

Block 7 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 8 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 9 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 10 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note6

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note7

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note8

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note9

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

Block 16 - Loop Over Items

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

Block 17 - Filter1

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

Block 18 - BlueSky Auth

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Track BlueSky post engagement metrics in Google Sheets automatically
Complexity advanced
Nodes 18
Categories Market Research
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/12156/12156.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 Track BlueSky post engagement metrics in Google Sheets automatically do?

This workflow automatically syncs engagement metrics (Likes, Reposts, Replies) from BlueSky back to your content calendar in Google Sheets. It ensures your reporting is always up to date without ma...

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 Market Research use case.