🦋 Bluesky New Follower Auto DM

Description

🦋 Bluesky New Follower Auto DM

Effortlessly send welcome direct messages to new followers on Bluesky — no storage, no dependencies, just real-time engagement.

🧑‍💼 Who is this for?

This template is ideal for:

Creators, **brands, and community builders on Bluesky looking to engage their followers automatically
n8n beginners** who want an easy-to-configure automation with no external dependencies
Anyone seeking a lightweight, stateless solution for follower messaging — without needing to manage databases or history

🧩 What problem is this workflow solving? / Use case

Automatically welcoming new followers is a powerful way to start building relationships, increase engagement, and show your followers that you’re active and approachable.

Use it to:

Start conversations and build relationships immediately
Build a loyal community by making people feel seen
Boost follower retention
Automate engagement while keeping your workflow simple

⚙️ What this workflow does

Runs every 4 hours (configurable)
Authenticates your Bluesky account via secure app password
Fetches the last 100 Bluesky notifications
Filters for new "follow" events
Starts a chat if there is no existing conversation with the new follower
Sends a customized welcome message automatically

All done without having to save data.

🛠️ Setup

There is only one node that needs to be modified. In the Setup node:

Enter your Bluesky handle (e.g., yourname.bsky.social)
Create an App Password
→ Generate it here
Customize your welcome message in the Setup node

Then save and activate the workflow

You’re now ready to automatically greet new followers as they arrive.

🧪 How to customize this workflow to your needs

Update the schedule**
Modify the Cron node to change how often the workflow runs (default: every 4 hours)

Personalize the message**
Update the welcomeMessage field in the Setup node to reflect your tone, brand, or goals

Add tracking or CRM integration**
If you'd like to log interactions or sync with another system, you can extend the workflow with additional nodes.