I’m trying to set up an automated workflow where I can message new people who follow my Twitter account. I know that Zapier already has a trigger for detecting new followers, which is great. What I want to know is whether I can use Zapier’s custom code functionality (either JavaScript or Python) as an action step to connect with the Twitter API and automatically send direct messages to these new followers. Has anyone successfully implemented this kind of automation before? I’m wondering if there are any limitations or specific steps I need to follow to make this work properly.
Yeah, you can definitely do this with Zapier’s code steps, but honestly? I’d rethink the whole thing. I tried this exact setup about a year ago. It worked at first, but after a few weeks Twitter’s algorithm started treating my account weird. My regular tweets got way less engagement, and I’m pretty sure Twitter flagged me for automated DMs. I switched to auto-adding new followers to a Twitter list instead, then engaging with their stuff manually. Way safer for your account and you actually build real relationships. If you really want to message people, try a welcome tweet that mentions them instead of sliding into their DMs.
hmm, yeah, I had the same issue with limits too. DMs can be risky, I’ve read tweets instead work better to engage followers and avoid getting flagged. Just be careful out there!
Yeah, I’ve done this with Twitter’s API through Zapier - it works but has major limitations. You can use Code by Zapier to send DMs, but Twitter only lets you message people who follow you back or have messaged you before. The real pain is rate limits - you’re capped at about 1000 DMs daily, and they’re super strict about automation. I actually got hit with temporary restrictions and had to change my approach. Now I add a 24-48 hour delay in Zapier before sending anything. Makes it look more natural and way better delivery rates.
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