Schedule Discourse topics and replies

Prepare a discussion topic, a helpful reply or an event notice. Review the publishing user’s access and the conversation before scheduling a post.

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Prepare topics and replies

Start a topic or reply

Write a title and Markdown body for a new topic, or reply to an existing topic and optionally a specific post.

Choose the right place

Use categories and existing tags available to the user. Images are supported in public categories; keep private information out of attachments.

Allow for moderation

A submission awaiting approval stays in Needs review until publication is confirmed. It is not automatically sent again.

Useful posts for your community

A discussion starter

Ask a specific question and provide enough background for members to answer.

A reply to an existing question

Prepare a reply to a question in an accessible topic. Read the conversation before sending so your answer addresses what was asked.

Get a first draft with Influence IQ

Give Influence IQ the discussion and the point you want to make. Read the draft against the conversation and check facts, tone and permissions before approving.

Give Influence IQ your notes and saved Brand Guidelines for editable posts and suggested dates. Drafting and image generation use IQ credits. Review the image-generation quote before starting and the finished content before publishing.

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Start with an AI assistant

With a supported Influence connection, you can plan campaigns and revise drafts in ChatGPT or Claude. Create text posts, image galleries and videos for your connected accounts. Use each account’s posting settings for Stories, Reels, articles and other supported formats. Upload your images and videos in Influence, then ask your assistant to use them. Review the attached media in Influence and approve the exact post before publishing or scheduling it. Check Settings for setup and connection status.

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Connect your other channels

A campaign holds related posts for your connected accounts. Each channel has its own text and media, with formats and publishing options determined by the account’s permissions.

Plan your next posts

Save your ideas and media, draft the posts for each channel and choose their publishing dates. Review the finished posts before they go out.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I connect any Discourse community?: This connection is for a forum whose administrator can issue an API key for your publishing user. Membership in an unrelated public forum does not provide that access.
Can I reply to an existing topic?: Yes. Search for a topic the connected user can access, or enter its number. You can also specify which post the reply addresses. Locked topics and permission restrictions still apply.
What happens when a post needs moderation?: A queued submission is not treated as a published post. Review its status in the forum and Influence; an uncertain outcome remains in Needs review until confirmed.
What Discourse analytics can I see?: Insights shows the supported topic and post counters returned by your forum, such as views, likes and reads. Topic views and individual post readings have different scopes. Missing values are not recorded as zero.