Toutiao Automatic Article Publishing

Feature Overview

Automatically publishes graphic content on Toutiao through browser automation, supporting intelligent formatting, automatic generation of popular tags, and tag activation. No API keys required; uses browser automation to complete the entire process of login, content filling, tag generation, and publishing. Only QR code login requires manual operation; all other steps are fully automated.

Trigger Scenarios

• - 用户说"发布到今日头条"、"发到头条"、"自动发布头条文章"
• 用户有文章标题和内容需要发布到今日头条
• 用户需要批量发布内容到头条号
• User says "publish to Toutiao", "post to Toutiao", "automatically publish Toutiao article"
• User has article title and content to publish on Toutiao
• User needs to batch publish content to Toutiao account

Workflow

1. Login Detection

• - Visit https://mp.toutiao.com/profile_v4/index
• Check login status
• If not logged in, prompt user to scan QR code to log in (requires manual operation)
• Wait for login to complete

2. Enter Publishing Page

• - Directly visit https://mp.toutiao.com/profile_v4/graphic/publish
• Wait for the editor to fully load

3. Content Intelligent Processing

3.1 Title Recognition and Processing

• - Analyze the body content to identify potential section headings
• Heading characteristics:

- Starts with numbers (e.g., "1.", "一、", "(1)") - Starts with "Chapter X/Section X" - Short sentence at the beginning of a paragraph (within 10 characters) - Contains keywords (e.g., "Introduction", "Conclusion", "Summary", "Foreword")

3.2 Automatically Apply Subheading Styles

Once headings are identified, automatically apply Toutiao editor's subheading styles:

• - Select the heading text
• Click the editor's "H" button or select the "Subheading" style
• Ensure headings are prominently displayed

3.3 Body Text Formatting Optimization

• - Paragraph Spacing: Add blank lines between paragraphs to improve readability
• Key Point Emphasis: Use bold to highlight key sentences
• List Optimization: Convert enumerated content into ordered or unordered lists
• Paragraph Splitting: Appropriately split long paragraphs, ideally 3-5 sentences per paragraph

4. Automatically Generate Popular Tags

4.1 Tag Analysis Dimensions

Automatically generate 3-5 popular tags based on article content:

Analysis Dimension	Description	Example
Core Theme	Main technology/field discussed in the article	OpenClaw, AI Agent
Industry Hotspot

Current trending topics | Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models | | Niche Area | Vertical application scenarios | Enterprise Intelligence, Personal Efficiency | | Trend Prediction | Future-oriented discussions | Development Trends, Future Outlook | | Practical Value | Value readers can gain | Tutorials, Guides, Analysis |

4.2 Tag Generation Rules

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4.3 Tag Selection Strategy

• - Mandatory Tags: Core theme words of the article (1-2)
• Recommended Tags: Industry hotspot words (1-2)
• Auxiliary Tags: Niche area/practical value words (1)

Number of Tags: 3-5, no more than 5

5. Activate Tags

5.1 Tag Input Method

• - Locate the "Tags" input field on the article publishing page
• Enter the generated popular tags one by one
• Press Enter after each tag to confirm
• Wait for the system to automatically match/add

5.2 Tag Activation Checklist

Checklist for tag activation:

• - ✅ Whether the number of tags is within the 3-5 range
• ✅ Whether tags are relevant to the article content
• ✅ Whether popular tags have search volume
• ✅ Avoid duplicate or similar tags

5.3 Tag Optimization Suggestions

• - Prioritize tags with search volume
• Use long-tail tags as supplements
• Avoid tags that are too broad or too specialized
• Reference popular topics at the end of articles

6. Content Filling

• - Title: Fill in the user-provided title in the title input field (2-30 characters)
• Body Text: Fill in the content after intelligent formatting processing
• Tags: Fill in and activate the automatically generated popular tags
• Display Cover: Select no cover

7. Execute Publishing

• - Click the "Preview and Publish" button
• When the preview pop-up appears, click the "Confirm Publish" button
• Click the "Confirm Publish" button

Intelligent Tag System

Tag Combination Strategy

Article Type	Tag Combination Example
Technical Tutorial	Core Tool + Operation Method + Practical Value
Trend Analysis

Industry Hotspot + Core Theme + Future Trend | | Product Review | Product Name + Core Features + Application Scenarios | | Experience Sharing | Core Experience + Target Audience + Outcome Value |

Intelligent Formatting Rules

Heading Recognition Rules

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Formatting Beautification Rules

1. 1. Heading Hierarchy: Use "Subheading" style for primary headings, use bold for secondary headings
2. Paragraph Optimization: Keep each paragraph to 100-200 characters, split if too long
3. Key Point Emphasis: Use bold for core viewpoints, data, and conclusions
4. List Conversion: Convert 3 or more parallel items into list format
5. Blank Line Handling: Maintain appropriate blank lines before and after headings, and between paragraphs

Usage Instructions

Users need to provide:

• - Title: Article title (2-30 characters) (required)
• Body Text: Article content (required)

Important Notes

1. 1. Login Status: QR code login is required for first-time use or when cookies expire
2. Content Compliance: Adhere to Toutiao community guidelines; avoid violating content
3. Tag Selection: Choose tags highly relevant to the article; avoid stacking irrelevant tags
4. Frequency Limits: Avoid publishing multiple articles in a short period; it is recommended to wait at least 5 minutes between publications
5. Formatting Check: It is recommended to preview and check the formatting effect and tag display after publishing

Error Handling

• - Login Failure: Prompt user to rescan the QR code
• Publishing Failure: Check network connection, retry, or provide specific error information
• Content Violation: Prompt user to modify content and retry
• Formatting Anomaly: Check if the editor loaded correctly; refresh the page and retry if necessary
• Tags Cannot Be Activated: Manually check if the tag input field was filled in correctly