Keep Substack replies human even if AI can send them
A Substack automation demo stressed that replies should stay genuine: use AI to list mentions and prioritize, but type the reply yourself and only hand the send step to a tool if you want. The tool used here is Typefully. Check the tool's own site for current features and prices, since they change.
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"you don’t want to automate all of your replies through AI, because they don’t sound genuine."aimaker.substack.com
How do you do it, step by step?
- A Substack automation demo stressed that replies should stay genuine: use AI to list mentions and prioritize, but type the reply yourself and only hand the send step to a tool if you want.
- Copy the prompt on this page into Typefully and fill in your own details.
- Edit the output in your own voice and check any facts before you publish.
Which tool does this use?
Typefully. See all Typefully use cases or more in Substack.
What does it cost?
Not listed on the tool site.
What should you watch out for?
Features and prices change. Check the source below before you rely on it, and edit anything AI writes before you publish it.
What prompt should you use with Typefully?
Here is a list of recent replies and mentions on my Substack Notes. Sort them into: reply with a story, reply with a question, or just like. For the ones to reply to, give me one angle in under 10 words. Do not write the replies.Open Typefully ↗
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep Substack replies human even if AI can send them?
A Substack automation demo stressed that replies should stay genuine: use AI to list mentions and prioritize, but type the reply yourself and only hand the send step to a tool if you want. The tool used here is Typefully. Check the tool's own site for current features and prices, since they change.
Which tool do I need for this, and what does it cost?
This use case uses Typefully. Pricing isn't listed here. Check typefully.com for current prices.
What prompt can I use?
Here is a list of recent replies and mentions on my Substack Notes. Sort them into: reply with a story, reply with a question, or just like. For the ones to reply to, give me one angle in under 10 words. Do not write the replies.
What are related use cases?
- Lead every Substack Note with a specific first line (Claude)
- Write Notes from your reader's problems (ChatGPT)
- Turn one long post into a week of bridge Notes (Claude)
- Draft five Notes from your latest post (Claude)
- Don't let AI write your X replies (Typefully)
- Schedule LinkedIn posts with Typefully (Typefully)
Where does this come from?
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
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