Publish a Post to a Publication on Medium

This n8n workflow demonstrates a basic setup for publishing content to Medium. It serves as a starting point for more complex automation involving Medium posts, such as cross-posting from other platforms or scheduling content.

What it does

This workflow contains the following steps:

1. Starts the workflow: The Start node initiates the workflow execution. This can be manually triggered or configured with a scheduled trigger in a more advanced setup.
2. Publishes to Medium: The Medium node is configured to interact with the Medium API. In its current state, it's ready to be configured to publish a post to a specific publication or user, depending on the chosen operation and provided data.

Prerequisites/Requirements

• n8n Instance: You need a running n8n instance to import and execute this workflow.
• Medium Account: A Medium account is required.
• Medium API Key (Integration Token): You will need to create an integration token in your Medium settings to authenticate the Medium node with your account.

Setup/Usage

1. Import the Workflow:
   • Copy the workflow JSON provided.
   • In your n8n instance, go to "Workflows" and click "New".
   • Click the "Import from JSON" button and paste the copied JSON.
2. Configure Medium Credentials:
   • Click on the Medium node.
   • Under "Credentials", click "Create New".
   • Select "Medium API" as the credential type.
   • Enter your Medium Integration Token (API Key) into the "Access Token" field.
   • Give your credential a descriptive name (e.g., "My Medium Account") and click "Save".
3. Configure the Medium Node:
   • With the Medium node selected, choose the desired operation (e.g., "Create Post").
   • Provide the necessary details for your post, such as "Title", "Content", "Tags", and importantly, the "Publication ID" if you intend to publish to a specific publication.
   • You can manually enter test data or connect previous nodes to dynamically generate content.
4. Test the Workflow:
   • Click the "Execute Workflow" button to run a test.
   • Review the output of the Medium node to ensure the post was published successfully.
5. Activate the Workflow:
   • Once configured and tested, activate the workflow by toggling the "Active" switch in the top right corner of the editor.
   • For a real-world scenario, you would likely replace the Start node with a trigger like an HTTP Request node, a Cron node, or a trigger from another application (e.g., a new article in an RSS feed).