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Tweepy error - 'Unexpected parameter: status'

I'm using Tweepy to post an image with text but getting an error for the text (status) piece -

Unexpected parameter: status

I'm sure I'm using the correct method; status is valid for the text body of the post. This is my code -

post =  api.media_upload("/Users/me/p1/images/" + img_file, status=fileName[:-6])

Not only do I get this weird error, but there is no post made to Twitter, either image or text.

If I use post = api.update_status(fileName[:-6]) to post just text it works fine. I've checked Tweepy docs but I can't see an issue with my code or my use of status.. Any help appreciated.

Solution

  • As the warning says, API.media_upload does not expect a status parameter.
    It is not an equivalent replacement for API.update_status_with_media.
    As per Tweepy's documentation, API.media_upload returns a media object.
    You need to use this media object's ID and pass it when creating the Tweet, e.g. with API.update_status.
    For more information, see the Twitter API documentation on uploading media.