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Schedule social media posts with GitHub Copilot
Add BrokenPost to GitHub Copilot in VS Code and let Copilot's agent mode schedule posts about your releases.
How do I connect GitHub Copilot to BrokenPost?
Add it to your VS Code MCP config
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In BrokenPost, open Plugins and copy your MCP URL.
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Add the config below to .vscode/mcp.json in your project root.
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Start the server in VS Code and sign in to BrokenPost.
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Ask Copilot in agent mode to schedule a post.
{
"servers": {
"brokenpost": { "type": "http", "url": "<MCP_URL>" }
}
}What can you ask GitHub Copilot?
Type these in Copilot agent mode in VS Code. GitHub Copilot writes the post, BrokenPost schedules it.
- “Write an X post about the bug fix in this PR and schedule it for 11am.”
- “Post the release notes for this version to our Discord #updates channel now.”
- “Draft a LinkedIn post about this open-source release and save it as a draft.”
What happens when you ask GitHub Copilot to post
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You ask in Copilot agent mode in VS Code, in plain words.
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GitHub Copilot lists the channels you connected in BrokenPost and picks the right ones.
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It reads each app's rules and settings from BrokenPost, so the post fits every limit before it is written.
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If you shared a picture, a video or a link to one, it uploads it to your media library.
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It creates the post as scheduled, as a draft, or to go out now, and gives you a preview link.
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At the set time BrokenPost publishes it and it shows on your calendar.
What GitHub Copilot can do in BrokenPost
Schedule, draft or post now
Create a post for one app or many, for a set time, as a draft, or right away.
See your calendar
List what is scheduled, published, drafted or failed between any two dates.
Fix or remove posts
Change the settings of a post that has not gone out yet, or delete a post with its comments.
Use the right settings
Read each app's rules and settings, like subreddits, boards, privacy or flair, before posting.
Add your media
Upload a picture or video from a link to your media library.
Make pictures and videos
Generate a picture or a short video for a post.
Cut long videos into clips
Turn a long YouTube video into short vertical clips with captions, saved as drafts.
Work across brands
List your brands and post to the right channels for each one.
Where GitHub Copilot shines
- Posts from inside your editor
- Release and PR announcements
- Open-source updates
Which apps can GitHub Copilot post to?
Every app you connect in BrokenPost. Pick one to see its limits and how to post to it from GitHub Copilot.
If something goes wrong
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| BrokenPost tools don't show up | Restart GitHub Copilot after adding BrokenPost, or start a new chat, and check that the server is turned on. |
| It keeps asking me to sign in | Remove BrokenPost from GitHub Copilot, add it again and sign in once more. |
| It says a channel is not connected | Connect the app in BrokenPost first. GitHub Copilot can only post to channels connected there. |
| A post failed | Ask GitHub Copilot "why did my last post fail?" It can read the error from BrokenPost and help you fix the post. |
| I used an API key and it stopped working | If you rotated your key in BrokenPost, put the new one in GitHub Copilot's config. |
What it costs to use GitHub Copilot with BrokenPost
AI agents work on every plan, including Free.
| Free | Free · 1 brand · 20 posts a month |
|---|---|
| Creator | $19/month or $12/month yearly · 3 brands · unlimited posts |
| Pro | $29/month or $19/month yearly · 10 brands · unlimited posts · +5 brands for $19/month |
| Team | $99/month or $49/month yearly · 25 brands · unlimited posts · +10 brands for $39/month |
Questions people ask
How do I connect GitHub Copilot to BrokenPost?
In BrokenPost, open Plugins and copy your MCP URL. Add the config below to .vscode/mcp.json in your project root. Start the server in VS Code and sign in to BrokenPost. Ask Copilot in agent mode to schedule a post.
Can GitHub Copilot schedule posts to Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn?
Yes. Once connected, GitHub Copilot can post to every app you connected in BrokenPost: X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Pinterest, Reddit, Bluesky and more.
Is it free to use GitHub Copilot with BrokenPost?
Yes. AI agents work on every BrokenPost plan. The Free plan includes 1 account on every app and 20 posts a month. Paid plans start at $19 a month with unlimited posts.
Will GitHub Copilot post without asking me?
GitHub Copilot only acts when you ask. You can also ask for drafts and approve them in BrokenPost before anything goes live.
Does GitHub Copilot know each app's rules?
Yes. Before it posts, GitHub Copilot reads each app's limits and settings from BrokenPost, like character limits, media rules and required fields, and BrokenPost checks the post again before it goes out.
Can GitHub Copilot add pictures and videos?
Yes. It can upload a picture or video from a link, use files from your media library, or make a new picture or video for the post.
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