{
  "id": 16349589,
  "title": "How I built AutoPostMode: an AI that researches, writes and posts to X and LinkedIn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/how-i-built-autopostmode-an-ai-that-researches-writes-and-posts-to-x",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-24T17:28:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/cryptoprojectart/how-i-built-autopostmode-an-ai-that-researches-writes-and-posts-to-x-and-linkedin-5187"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Every week, the reporter found themselves losing valuable hours to an unending loop: discovering something worthy of posting, crafting the text, creating an image, and then remembering to publish at an optimal time. To alleviate this issue, they developed AutoPostMode (https://autopostmode.com), a tool that manages the entire posting process for them.\n\nAutoPostMode performs several key functions: it researches trending topics within the niche, writes posts in the reporter's voice, designs image cards to accompany the posts, and publishes them on platforms X and LinkedIn at the most suitable times. The technology stack behind AutoPostMode includes Python with FastAPI for the backend, which is chosen for its rapid development capabilities and ease of testing endpoints via auto-generated documentation. The frontend is built using straightforward HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, avoiding any frameworks to ensure the pages remain lightweight and swift.\n\nIn addition to AI APIs for researching and writing posts, AutoPostMode integrates with X and LinkedIn APIs to facilitate publishing. Cloudflare serves as a protective layer, providing caching and security measures. Before requesting users to sign up, the platform offers a suite of free tools at https://autopostmode.com/tools, including a hook grader and generator, card maker, thread splitter, LinkedIn character counter, and best-time-to-post checker. These tools enable users to get immediate value without the need for any registration.\n\nThe reporter discovered that simplicity in the frontend, avoiding complex frameworks, greatly reduced development time. They also found that providing free tools as the initial offering proved more effective than placing potential users behind a signup barrier. Furthermore, for posts to genuinely reflect the reporter's style, the AI needs access to authentic examples of their writing. The reporter invites readers to sign up for a three-day free trial of the platform, which operates on various pricing plans for X ($29, $59, or $99 per month) and LinkedIn ($49 per month). Additionally, the reporter welcomes feedback from fellow developers on what features an ideal autopilot posting tool should avoid. The reporter identifies themselves as Amit and is active on X at https://x.com/decoded08.",
  "summary": "I kept losing hours every week to the same loop: find something worth posting about, write it, make an image, then remember to post at a good time. So I built AutoPostMode ( https://autopostmode.com ) to run that whole loop for me. What it does Researches trending topics in your niche Writes posts in your voice Designs image cards for them Publishes to X and LinkedIn at the best times The stack…",
  "key_points": [
    "AutoPostMode automates research, writing, and posting on X and LinkedIn.",
    "Built with Python FastAPI backend and HTML/CSS/JavaScript frontend.",
    "Free tools available before signup, pricing plans start at $29/month."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}