Can you use N8N to automate Twitter without using the API?

[Fricarr]

Can you automate Twitter using N8N without using the API?

Like, I want to do something like Python automation for Twitter, but without the API.

The reason is the free Twitter API only allows about 480 posts each month, so I want to post more than that.

If there is any other better and free way, please tell me.

 

[MagicGurl]

That sounds like a lot of work, and it might not even work well.


I’ve made some tools that get around the Twitter API by using Nitter, which is a different front-end for Twitter.


You could also use something like Claude with a browser tool and tell it to go through posts and reply to them.


Another way is using Eliza agents. They are chat bots that can post by themselves on places like Twitter, Discord, Telegram, and Reddit. You can also add plugins so they can do extra things. Setting it up takes about 4–6 minutes.


Quick tip: The newer Eliza uses the Twitter API, but an older version can skip the API and still post on Twitter automatically.

 

[Fricarr]

but an older version can skip the API and still post on Twitter automatically.

Can you please tell me a bit more about it?

 

[MagicGurl]

Can you please tell me a bit more about it?

Okay, here’s a short and simple note about what Eliza is:

elizaOS lets agents have their own style, remember things, and take actions when they read normal language. With about 88+ built-in plugins, they can work on apps like Discord, Twitter, and Telegram, use blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Base, connect to AI tools, DeFi apps, content makers, and data sources. You can run these agents anywhere, from your own computer to a full cloud setup.

At first, Eliza agents could post on X by themselves without using an API. Later, Elon banned the maker and made them change it, so now the agents need an API to work. But if you install Eliza and use the 1.0.6 plugin-twitter, it can skip the API.

You can ask ChatGPT for help, but setting up Eliza is pretty simple—it’s just a few steps in your terminal. You can find them on their GitHub page.

 

[Execusp]

Yes, you can do it, but it’s not super simple like using the API. Most people use tricks like browser tools or apps like N8N, but they don’t always work smoothly.

 

[Istsmatt]

Can you automate Twitter using N8N without using the API?

Like, I want to do something like Python automation for Twitter, but without the API.

The reason is the free Twitter API only allows about 480 posts each month, so I want to post more than that.

If there is any other better and free way, please tell me.

You can go past API limits by using careful browser tools, but it takes time and slow steps to work well. If you mix this with good schedulers and real people talking, your accounts stay safer. Keep growing bit by bit and check things yourself often so you don’t run into problems and can build strong results.

 

[Tevetto]

You can try using Python and scraping tools to automate it, but it’s risky and might get your account shut down.

 

[Coanetq]

Python with Selenium can help you auto-post, but X might notice it and flag your account.

 

[Batersch]

Be careful—Twitter can mark accounts as suspicious if they use bots without the official API.

 

[Fricarr]

Okay, after reading all your messages, I won’t use automation.

 

[Elcotchoc]

Can you automate Twitter using N8N without using the API?

Like, I want to do something like Python automation for Twitter, but without the API.

The reason is the free Twitter API only allows about 480 posts each month, so I want to post more than that.

If there is any other better and free way, please tell me.

I’ve been wondering about this as well. Have you been able to post or set up actions with N8N without using the official API yet? I’m not sure if sending lots of requests like that might cause checks or a short lock.

 

[Ruitne]

Quick tip: The newer Eliza uses the Twitter API, but an older version can skip the API and still post on Twitter automatically.

Maybe like this one? https://github.com/elizaOS/eliza/releases

 

[MagicGurl]

Maybe like this one? https://github.com/elizaOS/eliza/releases

After looking into it a little more... it’s this: 1.0.6 plugin-twitter

Use that version of the Twitter plugin because the newer one needs an API now. (Elon even talked about legal action against the Eliza creator lol)