Make + Bluesky
Post to Bluesky from Make
Send Bluesky posts from Make to BrokenPost. Your workflow builds the post, BrokenPost posts it to Bluesky at the time you set.
How to connect Make to Bluesky
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Connect Bluesky in BrokenPost. Add your Bluesky handle and an app password.
- 2
In BrokenPost, open Plugins and copy your API key.
- 3
In Make, add an HTTP module that calls the BrokenPost public API.
- 4
Put your API key in the Authorization header.
- 5
Map fields from earlier modules into the post content and date.
Bluesky workflows to build in Make
Each one ends with a step that sends the post to BrokenPost.
- “When a new row is added to a spreadsheet, schedule a Bluesky post with its text at the time in the row.”
- “When a new blog post shows up in your RSS feed, schedule a Bluesky post that links to it.”
- “When someone submits a form, save a Bluesky post as a draft for your team to approve.”
- “When a product is added to your store, post it to Bluesky the next morning.”
What happens next
- 1
Your Make workflow starts from its trigger, like a new row, a form or an RSS item.
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It sends the text, the date and the channel to the BrokenPost public API.
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BrokenPost pulls in any media and saves the post on your calendar, as scheduled or as a draft.
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At the set time BrokenPost publishes it to Bluesky. If Bluesky rejects it, the post shows as failed with the reason.
Bluesky limits to build for
Keep each post inside these limits. If Bluesky rejects one, it shows as failed on your calendar with the reason.
| Characters | 300 characters |
|---|---|
| Media | Up to 4 pictures or 1 video, or text only |
| Pictures | Up to 4 |
| Video | 1, no other media |
| Threads | Yes, as replies |
If Bluesky rejects a post
The post shows as failed on your calendar with one of these messages.
| What you see | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| You can only upload one video per post. | Keep one video, or switch to pictures only. |
| There can be maximum 4 pictures in a post. | Remove pictures until there are 4 or fewer. |
Good to know
- Bluesky posts are short: 300 characters per part.
- One video, or up to 4 pictures. Not both.
- Send the post as a draft when you want someone to check it in BrokenPost first.
Questions people ask
Can Make post to Bluesky?
Yes, through BrokenPost. Connect Bluesky in BrokenPost, then send posts to the BrokenPost public API from Make.
What are the Bluesky limits?
300 characters. Up to 4 pictures or 1 video, or text only. If Bluesky rejects a post, it shows as failed on your BrokenPost calendar with the reason.
Can Make schedule Bluesky posts for later?
Yes. Send a date and time with the post and it goes out then, or send it as a draft to check it first.
Is it free?
The public API 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.
Do I need my main Bluesky password?
No. Make an app password in your Bluesky settings and use that. You can remove it any time.
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