TikTok Automation via Rube MCP
Automate TikTok content creation and profile operations through Composio's TikTok toolkit via Rube MCP.
Prerequisites
- Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
- Active TikTok connection via with toolkit
- Always call first to get current tool schemas
Setup
Get Rube MCP: Add
as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.
- Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming responds
- Call with toolkit
- If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete TikTok OAuth
- Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
Core Workflows
1. Upload and Publish a Video
When to use: User wants to upload a video and publish it to TikTok
Tool sequence:
- or - Upload video file(s) [Required]
TIKTOK_FETCH_PUBLISH_STATUS
- - Publish the uploaded video [Required]
Key parameters for upload:
- : Video file object with , ,
- : Video title/caption
Key parameters for publish:
- : ID returned from upload step
- : Video caption text
- : 'PUBLIC_TO_EVERYONE', 'MUTUAL_FOLLOW_FRIENDS', 'FOLLOWER_OF_CREATOR', 'SELF_ONLY'
- : Disable duet feature
- : Disable stitch feature
- : Disable comments
Pitfalls:
- Video upload and publish are TWO separate steps; upload first, then publish
- After upload, poll FETCH_PUBLISH_STATUS until processing is complete before publishing
- Video must meet TikTok requirements: MP4/WebM format, max 10 minutes, max 4GB
- Caption/title has character limits; check current TikTok guidelines
- Privacy level strings are case-sensitive and must match exactly
- Processing may take 30-120 seconds depending on video size
2. Post a Photo
When to use: User wants to post a photo to TikTok
Tool sequence:
- - Upload and post a photo [Required]
TIKTOK_FETCH_PUBLISH_STATUS
Key parameters:
- : Photo file object with , ,
- : Photo caption text
- : Privacy setting for the post
Pitfalls:
- Photo posts are a newer TikTok feature; availability may vary by account type
- Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP
- Image size and dimension limits apply; check current TikTok guidelines
3. List and Manage Videos
When to use: User wants to view their published videos
Tool sequence:
- - List user's published videos [Required]
Key parameters:
- : Number of videos to return per page
- : Pagination cursor for next page
Pitfalls:
- Only returns the authenticated user's own videos
- Response includes video metadata: id, title, create_time, share_url, duration, etc.
- Pagination uses cursor-based approach; check for and in response
- Recently published videos may not appear immediately in the list
4. View User Profile and Stats
When to use: User wants to check their TikTok profile info or account statistics
Tool sequence:
- - Get full profile information [Required]
- - Get account statistics [Optional]
TIKTOK_GET_USER_BASIC_INFO
Key parameters: (no required parameters; returns data for authenticated user)
Pitfalls:
- Profile data is for the authenticated user only; cannot view other users' profiles
- Stats include follower count, following count, video count, likes received
- returns more details than
- Stats may have slight delays; not real-time
5. Check Publish Status
When to use: User wants to check the status of a content upload or publish operation
Tool sequence:
TIKTOK_FETCH_PUBLISH_STATUS
Key parameters:
- : The publish ID from a previous upload/publish operation
Pitfalls:
- Status values include processing, success, and failure states
- Poll at reasonable intervals (5-10 seconds) to avoid rate limits
- Failed publishes include error details in the response
- Content moderation may cause delays or rejections after processing
Common Patterns
Video Publish Flow
1. Upload video via TIKTOK_UPLOAD_VIDEO -> get publish_id
2. Poll TIKTOK_FETCH_PUBLISH_STATUS with publish_id until complete
3. If status is ready, call TIKTOK_PUBLISH_VIDEO with final settings
4. Optionally poll status again to confirm publication
Pagination
- Use from previous response for next page
- Check boolean to determine if more results exist
- controls page size
Known Pitfalls
Content Requirements:
- Videos: MP4/WebM, max 4GB, max 10 minutes
- Photos: JPEG/PNG/WebP
- Captions: Character limits vary by region
- Content must comply with TikTok community guidelines
Authentication:
- OAuth tokens have scopes; ensure video.upload and video.publish are authorized
- Tokens expire; re-authenticate if operations fail with 401
Rate Limits:
- TikTok API has strict rate limits per application
- Implement exponential backoff on 429 responses
- Upload operations have daily limits
Response Parsing:
- Response data may be nested under or
- Parse defensively with fallback patterns
- Publish IDs are strings; use exactly as returned
Quick Reference
| Task | Tool Slug | Key Params |
|---|
| Upload video | TIKTOK_UPLOAD_VIDEO | video, title |
| Upload multiple videos | TIKTOK_UPLOAD_VIDEOS | videos |
| Publish video | TIKTOK_PUBLISH_VIDEO | publish_id, title, privacy_level |
| Post photo | TIKTOK_POST_PHOTO | photo, title, privacy_level |
| List videos | TIKTOK_LIST_VIDEOS | max_count, cursor |
| Get profile | TIKTOK_GET_USER_PROFILE | (none) |
| Get user stats | TIKTOK_GET_USER_STATS | (none) |
| Get basic info | TIKTOK_GET_USER_BASIC_INFO | (none) |
| Check publish status | TIKTOK_FETCH_PUBLISH_STATUS | publish_id |
When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.