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: Free Starter (15 posts/month), Pro, Premium

Getting Started

1. Create account at publora.com/register (free)
2. Connect TikTok via OAuth in Publora Dashboard
3. Get API key at publora.com/settings/api
4. Configure MCP in Claude Desktop (~/.claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "publora": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.publora.com",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Plan Limits

Plan	Posts/month	Price
Starter	15	Free
Pro	100/account	$2.99/account/month
Premium	500/account	$9.99/account/month

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 datetime (required - for immediate posting, use current time + 1 minute)

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"

list_posts / update_post / delete_post

Manage scheduled and draft posts.

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 not available via MCP - use REST API for these settings.

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. Video Only Platform

TikTok does NOT support:

• Text-only posts
• Image posts
• Photo carousels

Every post must include a video.

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