Douyin Uploader

This skill helps you automatically generate and publish articles to Douyin (抖音) with AI-generated content and cover images.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when the user:

• Wants to publish an article on Douyin about any topic
• Asks to "post to Douyin" or "publish to 抖音"
• Needs to create content for social media platforms
• Mentions content creation, article writing, or social media publishing
• Wants to automate their content publishing workflow

Prerequisites

Before using this skill, ensure:

1. Python 3.8+ is installed
2. sau command-line tool is properly installed and configured
3. Douyin account is set up and linked to sau
4. (Optional) OpenAI API key for high-quality content generation

How It Works

Step 1: Understand the User's Request

When a user wants to publish to Douyin, identify:

1. The topic or subject of the article
2. Any specific style or tone preferences
3. Target audience considerations

Step 2: Generate Content

Generate engaging markdown content based on the topic:

• Compelling title and subtitle that grab attention
• Well-structured body content with proper formatting
• Relevant tags and keywords for better discoverability
• Engaging intro and outro to encourage interaction

Step 3: Generate Cover Image

Create or select an appropriate cover image:

• AI-generated image related to the article topic
• JPG format to meet Douyin requirements
• Optimized dimensions for the platform

Step 4: Publish to Douyin

Use the sau command to publish:

sau douyin xiaoA upload-article article_content.md --cover product_cover.jpg

Usage Examples

Example 1: Simple Article Request

User: "发布一篇关于人工智能的文章"

Response:

I'll help you publish an article about AI to Douyin. Let me generate the content and cover image...

[AI generates markdown content]
[AI generates cover image]
Publishing to Douyin...
✅ Success! Article ID: 735284752

Example 2: Personal Experience

User: "分享我的旅游经历"

Response:

I'll create an engaging travel experience article for Douyin. What destination or experience would you like to share?

After receiving details, the skill generates content and publishes automatically.

Example 3: Health Content

User: "写一篇关于健康生活的内容"

Response:

I'll write a compelling article about healthy living for Douyin. Let me generate the content...

[Generates engaging health tips article]
[Creates relevant cover image]
Published successfully!

Common Article Categories

File Structure

douyin-upload/
├── SKILL.md                    # This file
├── sau.sh                      # Wrapper script for sau command
├── scripts/                    # Python scripts
│   ├── generate_content.py    # Content generation
│   ├── generate_image.py      # Image generation
│   ├── publish.py             # Publishing logic
│   └── config.py              # Configuration
└── references/                 # Reference materials
    └── examples.md            # Usage examples

Tips for Better Results

1. Be specific with topics: More detailed topics generate better content
2. Use trending keywords: Include current trends for better engagement
3. Quality cover images: Good images significantly increase click-through rates
4. Comply with platform rules: Ensure content meets Douyin's guidelines
5. Test before publishing: Preview content to catch any issues

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: sau command not found

• Solution: Install and configure sau command-line tool properly

Issue: Content generation fails

• Solution: Check OpenAI API key (if using) or ensure AI service is accessible

Issue: Cover image generation errors

• Solution: Verify image generation API access and permissions

Issue: Publishing fails

• Solution: Check Douyin account authentication and sau configuration

Safety and Best Practices

• Review content before publishing: Always review generated content for accuracy
• Follow platform guidelines: Ensure content complies with Douyin's policies
• Protect personal information: Don't include sensitive data in articles
• Maintain quality standards: High-quality content builds audience trust

Performance Benefits

Compared to manual article creation:

• 10x faster content generation and publishing
• Consistent quality with AI-powered content
• Reduced manual effort - focus on strategy, not execution
• Scalable workflow - easily publish multiple articles

When This Skill Can't Help

If the user wants to:

• Publish to platforms other than Douyin
• Upload video content (this is for articles only)
• Edit existing published articles
• Manually control every aspect of content creation

In these cases, explain the skill's limitations and offer alternative approaches.