- name
- weibo-publisher
- description
- Publish text and image posts to Weibo (m.weibo.cn) using browser automation. Use when the user needs to post content to Weibo programmatically, including text-only posts, image posts, or automated publishing workflows. Requires existing login session via browser cookies.
Weibo Publisher
Publish content to Weibo through browser automation on m.weibo.cn (mobile web version).
Prerequisites
- Browser must be running with valid Weibo login session
- Images must be placed in
/tmp/openclaw/uploads/before upload - Requires manual verification after posting (compose page doesn't auto-redirect)
Publishing Workflow
1. Open Compose Page
browser open https://m.weibo.cn/compose2. Input Text Content
Get snapshot to find textbox ref, then type content:
// Example: Post text
browser act kind=type ref=<textbox-ref> text="Your post content here"3. Upload Images (Optional)
Important: Images must be in /tmp/openclaw/uploads/ directory.
# Prepare image (example)
cp /path/to/image.png /tmp/openclaw/uploads/Upload using the upload button ref (not the hidden file input):
// Upload image - use the upload button ref
browser upload inputRef=<upload-button-ref> paths=["/tmp/openclaw/uploads/image.png"]
// Wait 2-3 seconds for upload to complete
// Take screenshot to verify preview appearsVerification: Wait 2-3 seconds, then screenshot to confirm image preview is visible on page.
4. Publish Post
Click the send button:
browser act kind=click ref=<send-button-ref>5. Verify Publication (Critical)
Do NOT rely on page redirect - compose page stays open.
Verification steps:
- Wait 5 seconds for backend processing
- Navigate to personal page:
browser open https://m.weibo.cn
browser act kind=click ref=<profile-avatar-ref> // Top-left avatar- Check latest post matches what was just published
- Close compose page to prevent accidental repost:
browser action=close targetId=<compose-tab-id>6. Cleanup (Required)
After successful publication, clean up temporary files:
# Remove uploaded image from temp directory
rm /tmp/openclaw/uploads/<filename>
# Optional: Clean up browser screenshots older than 7 days
find ~/.openclaw/media/browser/ -type f -mtime +7 -deleteNote: Temporary files are NOT automatically cleaned up. Cleanup is required - always run it after publishing.
Page Element References
Common refs on m.weibo.cn/compose:
- Text input:
ref=e15(textbox "分享新鲜事…") - Send button:
ref=e10("发送") - Image upload button:
ref=e25orref=e29( icon)
Note: Refs are dynamic - always get fresh snapshot before interacting.
Error Handling
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Image upload shows "图片选择失败" | File not in /tmp/openclaw/uploads/. Move file to correct location. |
| Send button not responding | Check if textbox is empty. Weibo requires at least text or image. |
| Post not appearing after 5s | Wait longer (network delay) or check login status. |
Anti-Duplication Measures
- Always verify post exists on personal page before considering task complete
- Always close compose tab after successful verification
- If uncertain whether post succeeded, check personal page before retrying
References
See references/workflow-examples.md for complete code examples.