craigslist-reposter

Simple automation of craigslist listing renewal and reposting:

• Selenium to access craigslist.com, IMAPClient package to authenticate login
• User information is imported from environment variables
• Pings an optional Discord webhook when reposts are completed

Installation

git clone https://github.com/PorkyC/craigslist-reposter.git
cd craigslist-reposter
pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Set environment variables (e.g. for Windows)

SETX CL_USER craigslist_login@gmail.com
SETX CL_PASS craigslistpassword123
SETX CL_EMAIL_PASS gmailpassword123

# Optional: if using a webhook:
SETX DISCORD_WEBHOOK discord.com/webhook-address

2. Change CLICK_TYPE in craigslist.py depending on whether script is running on Windows or Mac

# CLICK_TYPE configures which key is used to open the post in a new tab
CLICK_TYPE = Keys.COMMAND # Use this if you are on a Mac
CLICK_TYPE = Keys.CONTROL # Use this if you are on a PC

3. Set maximum days a post can be active before reposting, and imap address in reposter.py

# MAX_POST_DAYS configures the maximum number of days after posting before reposting
MAX_POST_DAYS = 11

# IMAP_SERVER for email provider, default for gmail
IMAP_SERVER = 'imap.gmail.com'

4. Run reposter.py (can also be scheduled, e.g. Launchd on MacOS) with arg[1]: max reposts allowed and arg[2]: max renewals allowed.

python3 reposter.py 3 8

TODO:

• Improve repost process so that no additional configuration needed between MacOS and Windows
• Save and reload Selenium browser session to reduce new logins and verifications Added 1/14/2023
• Filter verification emails by subject