postfast

Schedule and manage social media posts across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, and Telegram using the PostFast API. Use when the user wants to schedule social media posts, manage social media content, upload media for social posting, list connected social accounts, check scheduled posts, delete scheduled posts, cross-post content to multiple platforms, or automate their social media workflow. PostFast is a SaaS tool — no self-hosting required.

# PostFast

Schedule social media posts across 10 platforms from one API. SaaS — no self-hosting needed.

## Setup

1. Sign up at https://app.postfa.st/register (7-day free trial, no credit card)
2. Go to Workspace Settings → generate an API key
3. Set the environment variable:
   ```bash
   export POSTFAST_API_KEY="your-api-key"
   ```

Base URL: `https://api.postfa.st`
Auth header: `pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY`

## Core Workflow

### 1. List connected accounts

```bash
curl -s -H "pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY" https://api.postfa.st/social-media/my-social-accounts
```

Returns array of `{ id, platform, platformUsername, displayName }`. Save the `id` — it's the `socialMediaId` required for every post.

Platform values: `TIKTOK`, `INSTAGRAM`, `FACEBOOK`, `X`, `YOUTUBE`, `LINKEDIN`, `THREADS`, `BLUESKY`, `PINTEREST`, `TELEGRAM`

### 2. Schedule a text post (no media)

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.postfa.st/social-posts \
  -H "pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "posts": [{
      "content": "Your post text here",
      "mediaItems": [],
      "scheduledAt": "2026-06-15T10:00:00.000Z",
      "socialMediaId": "ACCOUNT_ID_HERE"
    }],
    "controls": {}
  }'
```

Returns `{ "postIds": ["uuid-1"] }`.

### 3. Schedule a post with media (3-step flow)

**Step A** — Get signed upload URLs:
```bash
curl -X POST https://api.postfa.st/file/get-signed-upload-urls \
  -H "pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "contentType": "image/png", "count": 1 }'
```
Returns `[{ "key": "image/uuid.png", "signedUrl": "https://..." }]`.

**Step B** — Upload file to S3:
```bash
curl -X PUT "SIGNED_URL_HERE" \
  -H "Content-Type: image/png" \
  --data-binary @/path/to/file.png
```

**Step C** — Create post with media key:
```bash
curl -X POST https://api.postfa.st/social-posts \
  -H "pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "posts": [{
      "content": "Post with image!",
      "mediaItems": [{ "key": "image/uuid.png", "type": "IMAGE", "sortOrder": 0 }],
      "scheduledAt": "2026-06-15T10:00:00.000Z",
      "socialMediaId": "ACCOUNT_ID_HERE"
    }],
    "controls": {}
  }'
```

For video: use `contentType: "video/mp4"`, `type: "VIDEO"`, key prefix `video/`.

### 4. List scheduled posts

```bash
curl -s -H "pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY" "https://api.postfa.st/social-posts?page=0&limit=20"
```

Returns `{ "data": [...], "totalCount": 25, "pageInfo": { "page": 1, "hasNextPage": true, "perPage": 20 } }`.

**Query parameters:**
- `page` (int, default 0) — 0-based page index. Response shows 1-based display page in `pageInfo.page`
- `limit` (int, default 20, max 50) — items per page
- `platforms` (string) — comma-separated filter: `FACEBOOK,INSTAGRAM,X`
- `statuses` (string) — comma-separated: `DRAFT`, `SCHEDULED`, `PUBLISHED`, `FAILED`
- `from` / `to` (ISO 8601 UTC) — date range filter on `scheduledAt`

Example: `GET /social-posts?page=0&limit=50&platforms=X,LINKEDIN&statuses=SCHEDULED&from=2026-06-01T00:00:00Z&to=2026-06-30T23:59:59Z`

### 5. Delete a scheduled post

```bash
curl -X DELETE -H "pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY" https://api.postfa.st/social-posts/POST_ID
```

### 6. Cross-post to multiple platforms

Include multiple entries in the `posts` array, each with a different `socialMediaId`. They share the same `controls` and `mediaItems` keys.

### 7. Generate a connect link (for clients)

Let clients connect their social accounts to your workspace without creating a PostFast account:

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.postfa.st/social-media/connect-link \
  -H "pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "expiryDays": 7, "sendEmail": true, "email": "client@example.com" }'
```

Returns `{ "connectUrl": "https://app.postfa.st/connect?token=..." }`. Share the URL — they can connect accounts directly. Rate limit: 50/hour.

### 8. Create a draft post

Omit `scheduledAt` and set `status: "DRAFT"` to save without scheduling:

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.postfa.st/social-posts \
  -H "pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "posts": [{ "content": "Draft idea...", "mediaItems": [], "socialMediaId": "ACCOUNT_ID" }],
    "status": "DRAFT",
    "controls": {}
  }'
```

### 9. Get post analytics

Fetch published posts with their performance metrics:

```bash
curl -s -H "pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY" \
  "https://api.postfa.st/social-posts/analytics?startDate=2026-03-01T00:00:00.000Z&endDate=2026-03-31T23:59:59.999Z&platforms=TIKTOK,INSTAGRAM"
```

**Query parameters:**
- `startDate` (ISO 8601, required) — start of date range
- `endDate` (ISO 8601, required) — end of date range
- `platforms` (string, optional) — comma-separated filter
- `socialMediaIds` (string, optional) — comma-separated account UUIDs

Returns `{ "data": [{ id, content, socialMediaId, platformPostId, publishedAt, latestMetric }] }`.

`latestMetric` fields: `impressions`, `reach`, `likes`, `comments`, `shares`, `totalInteractions`, `fetchedAt`, `extras`. All numbers are strings (bigint). `latestMetric` is null if metrics haven't been fetched yet. LinkedIn personal accounts are excluded.

Rate limit: 350/hour.

## Common Patterns

### Pattern 1: Cross-platform campaign

Post the same content to LinkedIn, X, and Threads at the same time:

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.postfa.st/social-posts \
  -H "pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "posts": [
      { "content": "Big announcement!", "mediaItems": [], "scheduledAt": "2026-06-15T09:00:00.000Z", "socialMediaId": "LINKEDIN_ID" },
      { "content": "Big announcement!", "mediaItems": [], "scheduledAt": "2026-06-15T09:00:00.000Z", "socialMediaId": "X_ID" },
      { "content": "Big announcement!", "mediaItems": [], "scheduledAt": "2026-06-15T09:00:00.000Z", "socialMediaId": "THREADS_ID" }
    ],
    "controls": {}
  }'
```

See [examples/cross-platform-post.json](examples/cross-platform-post.json) for a complete example.

### Pattern 2: Instagram Reel with upload

1. Get signed URL with `contentType: "video/mp4"`
2. PUT video to signed URL
3. Create post with `instagramPublishType: "REEL"`

See [examples/instagram-reel.json](examples/instagram-reel.json) for the request body.

### Pattern 3: TikTok video with privacy settings

Upload video, then post with privacy controls:

```bash
# controls object:
{
  "tiktokPrivacy": "PUBLIC",
  "tiktokAllowComments": true,
  "tiktokAllowDuet": false,
  "tiktokAllowStitch": false,
  "tiktokBrandContent": true
}
```

See [examples/tiktok-video.json](examples/tiktok-video.json).

### Pattern 4: Pinterest pin (board required)

Always fetch boards first, then post:

```bash
# Step 1: Get boards
curl -s -H "pf-api-key: $POSTFAST_API_KEY" \
  https://api.postfa.st/social-media/PINTEREST_ACCOUNT_ID/pinterest-boards

# Step 2: Post with board ID
# controls: { "pinterestBoardId": "BOARD_ID", "pinterestLink": "https://yoursite.com" }
```

See [examples/pinterest-pin.json](examples/pinterest-pin.json).

### Pattern 5: YouTube Short with tags and playlist

Upload video, then post with YouTube controls:

```bash
# controls object:
{
  "youtubeIsShort": true,
  "youtubeTitle": "Quick Tip: Batch Your Content",
  "youtubePrivacy": "PUBLIC",
  "youtubePlaylistId": "PLxxxxxx",
  "youtubeTags": ["tips", "productivity", "social media"],
  "youtubeMadeForKids": false
}
```

See [examples/youtube-short.json](examples/youtube-short.json).

### Pattern 6: LinkedIn document post

Documents (PDF, PPTX, DOCX) display as swipeable carousels on LinkedIn.

1. Get signed URL with `contentType: "application/pdf"`
2. PUT the file to signed URL
3. Create post using `linkedinAttachmentKey` instead of `mediaItems`

```bash
# controls: { "linkedinAttachmentKey": "file/uuid.pdf", "linkedinAttachmentTitle": "Q1 Marketing Playbook" }
# Note: mediaItems should be [] when using linkedinAttachmentKey
```

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