Follow User: X (Twitter) action

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
User ID to Follow target_user_id	string	Required	The user ID of the account to follow. Use 'Get User' to look up the ID from a username.

Sample request

{
  "target_user_id": "{{trigger.target_user_id}}"
}

Returns

{
  "data": {
    "following": true,
    "pending_follow": false
  }
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Follow User.

What does the Follow User action do in X (Twitter)?

Follows a user on X/Twitter from the authenticated account. Subject to X's daily follow limits to prevent spam-like behavior.

What inputs does Follow User require?

Required: User ID to Follow. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if X (Twitter) returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Follow User support batch operations?

Yes. Run Follow User inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles X (Twitter)'s rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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