Gemini + Pinterest
Post to Pinterest from Gemini
Ask Gemini to write and schedule your Pinterest pins. BrokenPost connects the two, follows Pinterest's rules and posts at the time you pick.
How to connect Gemini to Pinterest
- 1
Connect Pinterest in BrokenPost. Sign in with Pinterest and pick a board for each pin.
- 2
In BrokenPost, open Plugins and copy your MCP URL.
- 3
Add the config below to ~/.gemini/settings.json.
- 4
Start Gemini CLI and run /mcp auth brokenpost to sign in.
- 5
Ask Gemini to schedule a post.
{
"mcpServers": {
"brokenpost": { "url": "<MCP_URL>" }
}
}Prefer another way? See every way to connect Gemini.
What to ask Gemini
Type these in Gemini CLI. Change the details to fit your pins.
- “Pin this photo to my "Summer recipes" board on Pinterest tomorrow with a link to the recipe.”
- “Schedule one pin a day this week from these 7 product photos, each linking to its product page.”
- “Post this video as a Pinterest pin with this picture as the cover.”
- “Write a Pinterest pin about the file I just shared and schedule it for tomorrow at 9am.”
- “What Pinterest pins do I have scheduled for next week?”
What happens next
- 1
You ask in Gemini CLI, in plain words.
- 2
Gemini lists the channels you connected in BrokenPost and picks your Pinterest account.
- 3
It reads Pinterest's rules and settings from BrokenPost, so the pin fits Pinterest's limits before it is written.
- 4
If you shared a picture, a video or a link to one, it uploads it to your media library.
- 5
It creates the pin 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 to Pinterest and it shows on your calendar.
Pinterest limits Gemini follows
Gemini reads these rules from BrokenPost before it writes, so the pin fits the first time.
| Characters | 500 characters |
|---|---|
| Media | 1 to 5 pictures, or 1 video plus a cover picture |
| Pictures | Up to 5 |
| Video | 1, plus a cover picture |
| Board | Required |
| Picture size | All pictures in one pin must be the same size |
Pinterest settings you can ask for
Say them in plain words, like "board", and Gemini sets them on the pin.
- Board
- Title
- Link
- Dominant color
If Pinterest rejects a pin
Gemini sees the same message and can fix the pin for you.
| What you see | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| If posting a video you have to also include a cover image as second media | Add a picture after the video. Pinterest uses it as the cover. |
| You can upload a maximum of 5 images per post on Pinterest. | Remove pictures until there are 5 or fewer. |
| The specified board was not found. Please check the board ID. | The board was deleted or renamed. Pick a board again in the Pinterest settings. |
Good to know
- Every pin needs a picture or a video.
- Pictures in a multi-picture pin must all have the same width and height.
- A video pin needs a second picture for the cover.
- Pick a board, or the pin can not be posted.
- Gemini only posts when you ask. Ask for a draft to check the pin in BrokenPost first.
Questions people ask
Can Gemini post to Pinterest directly?
Yes, through BrokenPost. Connect Pinterest in BrokenPost, connect BrokenPost to Gemini, and Gemini can schedule, draft or publish Pinterest pins.
Does Gemini know the Pinterest limits?
Yes. Gemini reads Pinterest's rules from BrokenPost before it writes: 500 characters and 1 to 5 pictures, or 1 video plus a cover picture. BrokenPost checks again before it posts.
Can Gemini schedule Pinterest pins for later?
Yes. Give a day and time, like "Friday at 6pm", and the pin goes out then. Ask for a draft if you want to check it first.
Is it free?
Gemini with BrokenPost works on every 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.
What if I don't have a picture or video?
Pinterest needs media on every pin. Gemini can upload one from a link, use your media library, or make a new picture or video for you.
Which Pinterest settings can Gemini set?
Board; Title; Link; Dominant color.
Can I schedule Pinterest video pins?
Yes. Add the video and a cover picture. Pinterest needs both.
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