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Schedule Social Media Posts with Perplexity Computer

Add LotsSocial as a custom remote connector in Perplexity. Computer can use its research context to prepare drafts, schedule selected posts and retrieve their available results.

Connect Perplexity ComputerRead the setup guide

Eligible new users get free credits, valid for 90 days. No card required.

Example workflow

Perplexity Computer + LotsSocial

“Use this research summary to draft a LinkedIn post with the sources. Save it in LotsSocial for me to verify before scheduling.”

A sourced social draft ready for a final factual review.

Research, verify the claim, then prepare the post

01

Enable the remote connector

Add the LotsSocial URL in Perplexity’s custom remote connector settings and authenticate. Enable it for the Computer task.

02

Keep the source trail

Ask Computer to distinguish verified facts from its analysis. Only the approved content should become the social draft.

03

Schedule after fact-checking

Review the saved text and sources, then choose a publication time. Return to the connector when you want available post analytics.

What can Perplexity Computer do with LotsSocial?

With a compatible connection, your agent can save drafts, schedule posts with images or video, manage connected accounts and retrieve available analytics. LotsSocial handles the publishing schedule; your agent supplies the content and instructions.

Supported networks: LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Google Business, Facebook, YouTube, Reddit, Threads, TikTok, Pinterest, Bluesky, Mastodon. Platform-specific formats and media requirements still apply.

You need

  • Perplexity with Computer and custom remote connectors enabled
  • Workspace permission to add a connector
  • A LotsSocial account, which is created when you first sign in. No card required.

Connect Perplexity Computer to LotsSocial

  1. 1

    Add a remote connector

    Open Account settings → Connectors → + Custom connector. Choose Remote, name it LotsSocial and enter this URL.

    https://api.lots.social/mcp
  2. 2

    Authenticate

    Use OAuth sign-in if offered. For a Bearer-token connection, create a LotsSocial API key at https://api.lots.social/dashboard and add it in the connector’s credential field.

    Authorization: Bearer <your API key>
  3. 3

    Enable it in Computer

    Enable LotsSocial under Connectors for your Computer workflow, then ask it to list your accounts.

What to ask next

  • “List my connected social accounts”
  • “Draft a launch post for LinkedIn and X; save both as drafts for me to review”

Once connected, when you ask to connect an account, your agent gives you a link to open in your browser. Approve access on the network’s own page; the link works for an hour.

If something goes wrong

LotsSocial tools are not available
Check that LotsSocial is enabled for this session and authentication has completed. Reload the connection or start a new session to refresh its tools.

Official setup documentation: Perplexity: custom remote connectors.

MCP or REST API: use the connection your agent supports.

The remote MCP endpoint is shared. For scripts or an agent with HTTP tools, use the REST API and an API key.

MCPhttps://api.lots.social/mcp
REST API reference

Other agents

Questions

Perplexity Computer social media scheduling FAQ

How do I connect Perplexity Computer to LotsSocial?
Follow the Perplexity Computer setup below to add https://api.lots.social/mcp. Complete sign-in using the authentication method shown. Ask your agent to list your connected accounts, then save your first post as a draft.
Is there a LotsSocial skill to install in Computer’s sandbox?
This guide uses Perplexity’s remote MCP connection. LotsSocial does not provide a CLI skill to install in the sandbox.
Which social platforms can Perplexity Computer schedule posts to through LotsSocial?
Once a compatible connection has write access, LotsSocial provides publishing and scheduling for 12 networks: LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Google Business, Facebook, YouTube, Reddit, Threads, TikTok, Pinterest, Bluesky, Mastodon. Connect your accounts first. Formats, media requirements and available analytics vary by platform.
Can Perplexity Computer save social posts as drafts before scheduling?
Yes, through a compatible connection with write tools. Ask for drafts explicitly and review the captions, media and accounts. Drafts remain unscheduled until you ask to schedule them; you choose when to schedule them.
Will scheduled posts publish after I close Perplexity Computer?
Once a post is successfully scheduled in LotsSocial, its publishing queue handles delivery at the chosen time even when your agent is closed. Creating new drafts or running a recurring brief still requires your agent. Check post status for platform rejections or failed deliveries.
Do I need a subscription to use LotsSocial with Perplexity Computer?
No LotsSocial subscription is required. Pick a plan for a fixed monthly price, or pay per connected account with credits, charged daily. Eligible new users receive free starter credits with no card required, valid for 90 days. Media storage is free and purchased credits never expire. Your agent’s own plan or usage fees are separate. Current rates are on the LotsSocial pricing page.
Can Perplexity Computer manage multiple brands with LotsSocial?
Through a compatible connection, your agent can work with brands and their connected accounts inside a workspace. Separate businesses can have separate workspaces. Brands, workspaces, posts and team members are unlimited; connected accounts are covered by your plan or funded with credits.
LotsSocial tools are not available
Check that LotsSocial is enabled for this session and authentication has completed. Reload the connection or start a new session to refresh its tools.
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