How to Create a Follow Bot in Python – Just Two Steps

Step 1: Set Up Your Environment

• Install Python 3.x from official site.
• Install necessary libraries: `requests`, `time`, `random`, and `datetime`.
• Use an editor (like VS Code) to write your code.

Step 2: Write the Bot Logic

                import requests
                import time
                import random
                import datetime

                def follow_user():
                    url = "/follow"
                    headers = {"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"}
                    payload = {
                        "target_user": "user123",
                        "followers": [random.randint(1000, 9999) for _ in range(5)]
                    }

                    response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload)
                    print(f"Follow request sent at {datetime.datetime.now()}")
                    print(f"Status: {response.status_code}")
                    print("Response:")
                    print(response.json())

                while True:
                    follow_user()
                    time.sleep(60)  # Wait 60 seconds between each follow
            

Tips & Traps

• Always check the API documentation for correct endpoints and parameters.
• Replace "YOUR_API_TOKEN" with actual token from your API provider.
• Consider adding error handling for network issues or rate limits.
• If you're using Twitter, ensure you have proper permissions for following users.

About the Bot

This bot follows a set of users by sending HTTP POST requests to an API. It's great for testing or automation.

Features:

• Random follower IDs
• Automatic scheduling of follow actions
• Real-time timestamp logging
• Simple command-line interface