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URL Scheme - Compose Action

Open composer with pre-filled text via statuz://compose URL

Automate post creation with statuz://compose URL scheme. Pre-fill text, attach media, select platforms, and open composer from any app, script, or tool. No API keys, no authentication - just simple URLs that work instantly.

How to Use

  1. 1Open Terminal or script editor
  2. 2Type: open "statuz://compose?text=Hello%20World"
  3. 3Execute command
  4. 4Show Statuz composer opening
  5. 5Display "Hello World" pre-filled in text field
  6. 6Try with media: statuz://compose?text=Check%20this&media=/path/to/image.jpg
  7. 7Show composer with text and image attached
  8. 8Try with platforms: statuz://compose?text=Announcement&platforms=x,bluesky
  9. 9Show platform selection pre-configured
  10. 10Demonstrate from Apple Shortcuts
  11. 11Show from Alfred workflow
  12. 12Execute from Raycast extension
  13. 13Show URL scheme working from any source

Key Features

  • Simple URL Format - statuz://compose?parameters
  • Text Pre-filling - text= parameter sets post content
  • Media Attachment - media= parameter attaches files
  • Platform Selection - platforms= parameter chooses targets
  • Account Selection - Choose specific accounts via parameters
  • No Authentication - Direct app communication
  • Works from Anywhere - Terminal, scripts, Shortcuts, Alfred, Raycast
  • Instant Execution - Opens composer immediately
  • Parameter Flexibility - Combine any parameters
  • URL Encoding - Standard encoding for special characters
  • Script Integration - Perfect for automation
  • Shortcuts Automation - Build workflows visually
  • Developer Friendly - Simple, documented API

Why You'll Love It

API keys and OAuth are complicated. URL schemes are simple - just construct a URL and open it. Automate posting from scripts, integrate with tools, or build custom workflows without authentication headaches.

Pro Tips

  • URL encode text - spaces become %20, etc.
  • Multiple media: Comma-separated paths
  • Platform codes: x, bluesky, mastodon
  • Apple Shortcuts: Use "Open URL" action
  • Alfred workflows: Add URL scheme triggers
  • Terminal scripts: open "statuz://compose?..."
  • Keyboard Maestro: Execute URL schemes
  • Raycast extensions: Custom commands with URL schemes
  • No API limits: Use freely without rate limits
  • Instant execution: No network requests needed

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