I’ve been experimenting with a repeatable workflow for automating Instagram carousels. Right now, I’m using the DataTalksClub/carousel-automation GitHub project as the rendering system for my Instagram carousels, and I use Codex to run most of the workflow. I build the slides as JSON deck files, render them through the Node-based image pipeline, and use my app screenshot folders as the main visual source. For research, I use Codex with HikerAPI to pull competitor Instagram reels and turn those into content ideas before building the carousels. The automation side is actually working pretty well. The harder part is figuring out what content will actually get attention and engagement. I’ve been following @Darius Mora from absorbedbymaika and was curious if he is using AI image generation as part of the workflow. One thing I’m trying to understand is whether AI-generated visuals hurt reach on Instagram, or if the algorithm mostly cares about engagement and retention. Has anyone here @M O found a good process for turning competitor research, hooks, app screenshots, or product benefits into carousel content that performs? I’d be interested in feedback on the content strategy side, not just the rendering/automation side.

I just met with Lyndsey from Encore. She was very nice and I am planning to move forward with her on a few apps. She said that one of her best clients had this app called StyleShare. :) Apparently, @M O is doing awesome!

Hey guys, I'm looking to hire a dev to help me with the work on my new project. Right now it's not a lot of work, just integrating RevenueCat and submitting the final build to Apple. Afterwards I'll need helping with maintenance and building new features as I'll focus on the marketing side of the business. If you'd like to join me on this new adventure, please send me a DM or email (hello@dariusmora.com)

I have a degree in Physiology as well as Comp Sci, so I did a glycogen tracker so you know when you are burning fat. I will tell the App Store it has totally nothing to do with weight loss, and do some TikTok AI videos about how you can't loose fat unless you drop your Glycogen, because "Science". So if you starve and exercise you loose fat. Who knew?

Astro has some kind of trending keywords. You have to leave Astro open to detect trending. So that's worth taking a look at.