Auto First Comment#
Auto First Comment posts a follow-up comment on your own post after a delay you set. Common uses: add a link in the comment instead of the main post, provide extra details, or include a call to action.
Enable in a campaign#
In the campaign wizard Content step:
- Toggle Auto First Comment on
- Write the comment text (spintax supported)
- Set the delay in minutes
The comment posts only after the main post succeeds.
How it works#
- Campaign posts to a group
- Backend records the post URL
- After the delay passes, a background worker sends a comment command to the extension
- Extension posts the comment on your post
- Backend marks the comment as posted in logs
Each group gets its own comment timing. If you post to 5 groups with a 5-minute delay, comments appear 5 minutes after each respective post.
Delay settings#
| Delay | Good for |
|---|---|
| 1 to 3 minutes | Quick follow-ups, short links |
| 5 to 10 minutes | Looking more natural |
| 15+ minutes | Delayed CTAs or time-sensitive links |
Start with 5 minutes. Very short delays (under 1 minute) can look automated.
Spintax in comments#
Use spintax in comment text the same way as post text:
{Full details here|More info at the link}: https://example.com/pageEach group's comment gets its own random variation.
Retry behavior#
If a comment fails (network error, post removed, login expired), PilotPoster retries on the next worker cycle. Check logs if a comment does not appear after the expected delay.
Comments are tracked per post. PilotPoster will not comment twice on the same post.
Tips#
- Keep the main post clean and put links in the first comment (some groups flag posts with links)
- Write comment text that makes sense regardless of which spintax option was picked in the main post
- Test with one group before enabling on large campaigns