Douyin Upload

Automatically generates and publishes articles to Douyin (TikTok China). Users provide a topic, and this skill generates engaging markdown content and cover...

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

Category	Example Topics
Technology	AI, tools, gadgets, software
Lifestyle	health, fitness, food, travel
Education	tutorials, tips, learning guides
Entertainment	movies, music, games, trends
Business	marketing, startups, productivity

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.