TikTok Post

Upload and schedule videos to TikTok using the Publora MCP server. Supports privacy controls, interaction settings (comments, duet, stitch), and commercial content disclosure.

Prerequisites

Plans: Works on the free Starter plan. Current limits and pricing: publora.com/pricing.

Getting Started

1. Create account at publora.com/register (free)
2. Connect TikTok via OAuth in Publora Dashboard
3. Get an API key at app.publora.com/dashboard/api, only if your agent cannot sign in with OAuth or you will use the REST API fallback below
4. Connect your agent to the MCP server at https://mcp.publora.com/mcp:
   • Upgrading a manual connection without /mcp: Claude treats https://mcp.publora.com as a different server from the bundled one. Change that existing connection to https://mcp.publora.com/mcp in its current scope, preserving its authentication and chosen account; sign in again if requested. Alternatively, verify the bundled connection uses the intended account, then remove only the old manual entry. Do not add a second entry or delete credentials automatically.
   • Publora tools already available (the publora-skills plugin or the Publora connector in Claude): nothing to set up. Claude asks you to sign in to Publora the first time a tool runs.
   • Agents that support OAuth (Claude Code, Cursor, and the Claude and ChatGPT apps): add the server by URL and sign in, no API key needed. In Claude Code, add it and then run /mcp to sign in:

claude mcp add --transport http --scope user publora https://mcp.publora.com/mcp

• Agents without OAuth: send the API key as Authorization: Bearer sk_YOUR_API_KEY:

claude mcp add --transport http --scope user publora https://mcp.publora.com/mcp \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer sk_YOUR_API_KEY"

Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, OpenClaw and the claude.ai connector each need a different config file or flow: see client setup for the exact path and snippet.

REST API Fallback

If the MCP server is unavailable or returns errors, use the REST API directly:

Base URL: https://api.publora.com/api/v1

Authentication: Use x-publora-key header (NOT Authorization: Bearer):

# Get your connected platforms
curl -X GET "https://api.publora.com/api/v1/platform-connections" \
  -H "x-publora-key: sk_your_api_key"

# Create a post
curl -X POST "https://api.publora.com/api/v1/create-post" \
  -H "x-publora-key: sk_your_api_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "platforms": ["tiktok-99887766"],
    "content": "Video caption here #hashtag",
    "scheduledTime": "2026-03-25T10:00:00Z",
    "platformSettings": {
      "tiktok": {
        "viewerSetting": "PUBLIC_TO_EVERYONE",
        "allowComments": true
      }
    }
  }'

Platform ID Format: tiktok-{id} where {id} is from /platform-connections response.

Example IDs: tiktok-99887766, tiktok-123456789

📖 Full API documentation: docs.publora.com

Platform Limits (API vs Native App)

Critical API limits that differ from native TikTok app:

Video Requirements

Specification	API Limit	Native App
Max duration	10 minutes	60 minutes
Min duration	3 seconds	3 seconds
Max file size	4 GB	4 GB
Min frame rate	23 FPS	23 FPS
Formats	MP4, MOV, WebM	MP4, MOV, WebM

Caption Limits

Element	API Limit	Native App
Caption length	2,200 characters	4,000 characters
Hashtags	Included in caption count	Included in caption count

Rate Limits

Limit	Value
Posts per day	15-20
Videos per minute	Max 2

Available Tools

create_post

Create a new TikTok post.

Parameters:

• platforms: Array with your TikTok connection ID (e.g., ["tiktok-99887766"])
• content: Video caption (up to 2,200 characters)
• scheduledTime: ISO 8601 UTC datetime. Optional: omit it and the post is created as a draft. Send a future time to schedule. A time five or more minutes in the past is rejected with SCHEDULED_TIME_IN_PAST, so for immediate posting use the current time plus a minute.
• mediaUrls: up to 10 public https image or video URLs. Publora downloads them server-side and attaches them before validation, so media and scheduling happen in one call. This is the one-shot alternative to the draft then get_upload_url then complete_media flow. Ingestion is rate-limited to 60 URLs per hour.

get_upload_url

Get presigned URL for video upload.

Parameters:

• postGroupId: Post ID to attach video to
• fileName: Video file name (e.g., "video.mp4")
• contentType: video/mp4, video/quicktime, or video/webm
• type: "video"

complete_media

Finalize a file uploaded through get_upload_url, after the presigned PUT succeeds. Optional, because scheduling also finalizes pending media, but calling it early surfaces format and probe errors before publish. Not needed for media attached with mediaUrls.

Parameters:

• mediaId: the id returned by get_upload_url

list_connections

List your connected accounts with their platform IDs. Call this first and copy the IDs verbatim; they are never guessable.

list_posts / get_post / update_post / delete_post

Manage scheduled and draft posts. update_post also patches content and platforms on a draft or scheduled post, so fixing a typo or retargeting no longer means delete and recreate. delete_media and prune_media_reference clean up uploaded files.

Platform Settings (via REST API)

TikTok has 7 platform-specific settings controlled via platformSettings:

{
  "platformSettings": {
    "tiktok": {
      "viewerSetting": "PUBLIC_TO_EVERYONE",
      "allowComments": true,
      "allowDuet": false,
      "allowStitch": false,
      "commercialContent": false,
      "brandOrganic": false,
      "brandedContent": false
    }
  }
}

Viewer Settings (Required)

Value	Description
PUBLIC_TO_EVERYONE	Anyone can view (default)
MUTUAL_FOLLOW_FRIENDS	Only mutual followers
FOLLOWER_OF_CREATOR	Only your followers
SELF_ONLY	Only you (draft-like)

Interaction Settings

Setting	Default	Description
allowComments	true	Whether viewers can comment
allowDuet	false	Whether viewers can create Duets
allowStitch	false	Whether viewers can Stitch

Commercial Content Settings

Setting	Default	Description
commercialContent	false	Is this commercial content?
brandOrganic	false	Organic brand promotion
brandedContent	false	Paid partnership/sponsored

Note: If commercialContent is true, at least one of brandOrganic or brandedContent must also be true.

Note: platformSettings is accepted by the MCP create_post and update_post tools as well as over REST. The schema is strict: a mistyped platform or key is rejected with a validation error rather than silently dropped.

Critical Restrictions

1. Unaudited Apps = PRIVATE Only

CRITICAL: If your TikTok app hasn't passed TikTok's review process, you can ONLY post PRIVATE videos (SELF_ONLY). All other viewerSetting values will be overridden to SELF_ONLY.

To post public videos, your app must be audited by TikTok.

2. Media Required, Video or Image Carousel

TikTok does NOT support text-only posts: every post needs media.

It does take image carousels: up to 35 images, JPEG, PNG or WebP, 20 MB each. A post is either a carousel or a single video, never both.

3. Minimum 23 FPS

Videos below 23 frames per second will be rejected by TikTok.

Examples

Basic Video Post

Post this video to TikTok:
"How we built our startup in 60 seconds #startup #tech #coding"

Private Draft (Testing)

Upload this video as a private draft to TikTok (only I can see it):
"Testing new content format"

Use viewerSetting: "SELF_ONLY" for testing before making public.

Branded Content

Post this sponsored video to TikTok with proper disclosure:
"Loving this new product from @brand! #ad #sponsored"

Set commercialContent: true and brandedContent: true for paid partnerships.

Scheduled Post

Schedule this TikTok video for tomorrow at 6 PM:
"Weekend vibes incoming! #weekend #fun"

Supported Video Formats

Format	Recommended	Notes
MP4	Yes	Most reliable
MOV	Yes	Apple format
WebM	Yes	Web format
AVI	Accepted by Publora	May be rejected by TikTok
MKV	Accepted by Publora	May be rejected by TikTok

Recommendation: Use MP4 for best compatibility.

Best Practices

Content

1. Hook in first 3 seconds: Grab attention immediately
2. Optimal length: 15-60 seconds for best engagement
3. Trending sounds: Use trending audio when possible
4. Hashtag strategy: 3-5 relevant hashtags

Technical

1. Vertical video: 9:16 aspect ratio performs best
2. High quality: At least 720p resolution
3. 23+ FPS: Ensure smooth playback
4. MP4 format: Most reliable format

Timing

• Best times: 7-9 AM, 12-3 PM, 7-11 PM in target timezone
• Frequency: 1-3 posts per day for growth
• Consistency: Regular posting schedule helps algorithm

Troubleshooting

Error	Cause	Solution
unaudited_client_can_only_post_to_private_accounts	App not approved	Submit app for TikTok review or use SELF_ONLY
spam_risk_too_many_posts	Daily limit reached	Wait 24 hours
duration_check_failed	Video too long/short	Ensure 3 seconds to 10 minutes
file_format_check_failed	Wrong video format	Use MP4, MOV, or WebM
"23 FPS required"	Low frame rate	Re-encode video at 23+ FPS
"TikTok requires selecting who can view"	Missing viewerSetting	Always include viewerSetting in platformSettings