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 DimensionDescriptionExampleCore ThemeMain technology/field discussed in the articleOpenClaw, AI AgentIndustry HotspotCurrent trending topicsArtificial Intelligence, Large Language ModelsNiche AreaVertical application scenariosEnterprise Intelligence, Personal EfficiencyTrend PredictionFuture-oriented discussionsDevelopment Trends, Future OutlookPractical ValueValue readers can gainTutorials, Guides, Analysis

4.2 Tag Generation Rules

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Tag Source Priority:
1. Core words from the article title
2. Keywords from each section heading
3. Frequently occurring technical terms
4. Popular terms in related fields
5. Target audience tags

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 TypeTag Combination ExampleTechnical TutorialCore Tool + Operation Method + Practical ValueTrend AnalysisIndustry Hotspot + Core Theme + Future TrendProduct ReviewProduct Name + Core Features + Application ScenariosExperience SharingCore Experience + Target Audience + Outcome Value

Intelligent Formatting Rules#

Heading Recognition Rules#

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Primary Heading Characteristics:
- Format: 一、二、三... or 1. 2. 3... or Chapter 1/Section 1
- Position: Beginning of paragraph
- Length: Typically 2-10 characters

Secondary Heading Characteristics:
- Format: (一)(二) or 1.1 1.2 or ① ②
- Position: Beginning of paragraph
- Length: Typically 2-15 characters

Keyword Headings:
- Introduction/Foreword/Preface
- Conclusion/Summary/Closing Remarks
- Background/Overview/Brief Introduction
- Methods/Analysis/Discussion

Formatting Beautification Rules#

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. 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