Text Posts

Learn how to create and schedule simple text posts with Chronosky.

Overview

Text posts are the most basic type of scheduled post in Chronosky. You can write up to 300 characters (Bluesky's limit) and schedule them to be published at a specific time.

Creating a Text Post

Step 1: Access the New Post Form

From your dashboard, click the "New Post" button located in the top right corner.

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Location The "New Post" button is always visible in the header, regardless of which page you're on.

Step 2: Enter Your Post Content

In the post creation form, you'll see a large text area where you can write your content.

UI Elements:

1. Text Area - The main input field for your post content
2. Character Counter - Shows X / 300 to track your remaining characters
3. Format Toolbar - Quick access to formatting options (optional)

Example Post:

Hello Bluesky! 🦋

I'm trying out Chronosky for scheduled posting. This is my first automated post!

#Bluesky #Automation

INFO

Character Limit Bluesky posts have a maximum length of 300 characters. Chronosky displays a red warning when you exceed this limit.

Step 3: Select Schedule Time

Below the text area, you'll find the date and time picker.

How to Set the Schedule:

1. Click the Date Field

   • Opens a calendar picker
   • Select your desired date
   • Today and past dates are disabled

2. Click the Time Field

   • Opens a time picker
   • Select hours and minutes
   • Supports 24-hour format
   • Minimum: 5 minutes from now

3. Time Zone Display

   • Shows your current timezone (e.g., UTC+9)
   • Can be changed in Settings

WARNING

Minimum Schedule Time Posts must be scheduled at least 5 minutes in the future. This ensures proper processing by the scheduler.

Step 4: Review and Schedule

Before scheduling, review your post:

Pre-flight Checklist:

• ✅ Post content is correct
• ✅ Character count is within 300
• ✅ Schedule time is at least 5 minutes away
• ✅ Timezone is correct

Click the "Schedule Post" button to create your scheduled post.

Post Status Flow

After scheduling, your post goes through several states:

Status Meanings

Status	Icon	Description
Pending	⏳	Waiting for scheduled time
Processing	⚙️	Being published to Bluesky
Published	✅	Successfully posted
Failed	❌	Error occurred (can retry)

Managing Your Posts

View Scheduled Posts

Navigate to your dashboard to see all scheduled posts:

1. Pending Tab - Posts awaiting publication
2. Published Tab - Successfully posted
3. Failed Tab - Posts that encountered errors

View Post Preview

To see how your post will appear on Bluesky before it's published:

1. Find the post in the "Pending" tab
2. Click on the post content area to open the preview modal
3. Review how your post will look on Bluesky

Click anywhere on the post content to open the preview modal

Preview Modal Features:

• Bluesky-style rendering - See exactly how your post will look
• Character count - Verify you're within the 300 character limit
• Link previews - View how link cards will appear
• Image previews - Check image layout and quality
• Thread preview - For thread posts, see all posts in sequence
• Scheduled time - Confirm when the post will be published

The preview modal shows your post exactly as it will appear on Bluesky

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Preview Accuracy The preview uses Bluesky's official rendering engine, so what you see is exactly what will be published.

Edit a Pending Post

You can edit posts that haven't been published yet:

1. Find the post in the "Pending" tab
2. Click the post content to open the preview modal
3. Click the "Edit" button in the modal footer
4. Make your changes in the edit form
5. Click "Save Changes" to update the post

Editable Fields:

• Post content (text, hashtags, mentions)
• Scheduled date and time
• Images (add, remove, or reorder)
• Link cards (change URL or remove)
• Thread structure (for thread posts)

WARNING

Edit Restrictions You cannot edit posts that are within 2 minutes of their scheduled time or posts that have already been published.

Delete a Post

To remove a scheduled post:

1. Click the post card
2. Click the "Delete" button (usually red)
3. Confirm the deletion in the dialog

DANGER

Deletion is Permanent Deleted posts cannot be recovered. Make sure you want to delete before confirming.

Special Features

Hashtags

Chronosky automatically detects hashtags in your post:

Check out this amazing #sunset photo! #Photography #Nature

Hashtag Rules:

• Start with #
• No spaces (use camelCase for multi-word: #BlueskyTips)
• Can include letters, numbers, and underscores
• Maximum 8 hashtags per post (recommended)

Mentions

Mention other Bluesky users with @:

Thanks @username.bsky.social for the inspiration!

Mention Format:

• Use full handle: @username.bsky.social
• Or custom domain: @yourname.com
• Chronosky validates handles before scheduling

URLs

You can include URLs in your text posts:

Check out my blog: https://example.com/blog-post

URL Behavior:

• Automatically detected and counted
• Can add link cards (see Link Cards Guide)
• Shortened URLs work fine
• HTTPS recommended

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Post Not Publishing

Symptoms:

• Post stays in "Pending" status past scheduled time
• No error message shown

Solutions:

1. Check Scheduler Authorization

   • Go to Settings → Scheduler
   • Verify "Active" status
   • Re-authorize if expired

2. Verify Time Zone

   • Settings → Language & Timezone
   • Ensure correct timezone is set

3. Check Scheduler Status

   • Dashboard → System Status indicator
   • Green = operational, Red = issues

Character Count Mismatch

Symptoms:

• Post appears under 300 chars but shows error
• Unicode characters counting as multiple

Explanation: Some characters (emojis, certain languages) may count as multiple characters in Bluesky's system.

Solutions:

• Use the built-in character counter
• Test with fewer emojis
• Simplify text formatting

Failed to Schedule Error

Symptoms:

• "Failed to schedule post" error message
• Post doesn't appear in dashboard

Common Causes:

• Network connectivity issue
• Server temporarily unavailable
• Browser session expired

Solutions:

1. Refresh the Page

   • Reload browser
   • Sign in again if needed

2. Check Network Connection

   • Ensure stable internet
   • Try different network if possible

3. Clear Browser Cache

   • Clear cookies and cache
   • Sign in again

4. Contact Support

   • If issue persists
   • Report on GitHub Issues

Best Practices

Content Planning

1. Draft Offline

   • Write posts in a text editor
   • Review before scheduling
   • Save drafts for future use

2. Timing Strategy

   • Schedule during peak activity hours
   • Spread posts throughout the day
   • Avoid scheduling too many at once

3. Content Variety

   • Mix different types of content
   • Use hashtags strategically
   • Engage with mentions

Scheduling Tips

1. Buffer Time

   • Schedule 10+ minutes ahead
   • Account for timezone differences
   • Leave room for last-minute edits

2. Batch Scheduling

   • Schedule multiple posts at once
   • Plan content calendar weekly
   • Use consistent timing

3. Monitor Results

   • Check published posts regularly
   • Track engagement patterns
   • Adjust schedule based on data

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with these shortcuts:

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + Enter (Windows)	Schedule post
Cmd + Enter (Mac)	Schedule post
Ctrl + S	Save draft
Esc	Cancel/Close form

Next Steps

Now that you know how to create text posts, explore more features:

• Thread Posts - Create multi-post threads
• Images - Add images to your posts
• Link Cards - Share links with previews

FAQ

Q: Can I schedule the same post multiple times?

A: Yes, you can duplicate a post by clicking "Duplicate" in the post details.

Q: What happens if I delete a post after it's published?

A: It will be removed from your Chronosky dashboard, but will remain on Bluesky. Delete directly on Bluesky if needed.

Q: Can I schedule posts to multiple Bluesky accounts?

A: Currently, Chronosky supports one account per user. Use separate accounts for multiple profiles.