Write once, post everywhere: automate cross-posting to Twitter, LinkedIn & Facebook with n8n (free JSON)
The article discusses how to automate cross-posting to social media platforms using n8n. It outlines a workflow that allows users to write a single post and share it on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook simultaneously. This automation saves time and eliminates the repetitive task of manually posting on each platform.
- ▪The author describes a 10-minute ritual for posting on three social media platforms.
- ▪By using n8n, the author created a workflow that automates the posting process.
- ▪The workflow allows users to fill in content and select platforms, formatting the post accordingly.
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| Original publisher | DEV.to (Top) |
| Canonical URL | https://dev.to/flowkithq/write-once-post-everywhere-automate-cross-posting-to-twitter-linkedin-facebook-with-n8n-free-n46 |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 08:51:02 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-22T09:02:01.206Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-22T09:02:01.206Z |
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3945380) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Alex Kane Posted on May 22 Write once, post everywhere: automate cross-posting to Twitter, LinkedIn & Facebook with n8n (free JSON) #n8n #automation #socialmedia #productivity Every time I finished writing a post, I had the same 10-minute ritual: Open Twitter â paste, trim to 280 chars, add hashtags Open LinkedIn â paste, add professional hashtags, reformat Open Facebook â paste, adjust tone Repeat until my soul left my body For a 3-platform strategy, that's 30 minutes of…
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