xitter

Automate X/Twitter posting, timeline reads, and searches via x-cli.

Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill xitter-photonics-dhl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: xitter
Source: https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes/tree/main/hermes-home/skills/social-media/xitter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill xitter-photonics-dhl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Interact securely with X/Twitter from the terminal using official API credentials to perform posting, reading timelines, searching tweets, liking, retweeting, bookmarks, mentions, and user lookups without a browser.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Post tweets, replies, and quotes
  • Read timelines and search tweets
  • Look up users, followers, and following
  • Like and retweet, manage bookmarks and mentions
  • Use upstream x-cli for a stable, vendor-neutral workflow; configure credentials locally

Quick Start

Install and configure upstream x-cli with uv, place credentials in ~/.config/x-cli/.env, and begin with a read command like x-cli user timeline openai.

Frequently Asked Questions about xitter

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Twitter posts from the terminal?▼

You can automate Twitter posts from the terminal by using the x-cli tool with official API credentials to post tweets, replies, and quotes directly. This Skill requires five authentication tokens stored locally to execute posting workflows securely without a browser.

What do I need to read timelines and search tweets via the Twitter API?▼

To read timelines and search tweets via the Twitter API, you need the x-cli tool installed and five credentials (X_API_KEY, X_API_SECRET, X_BEARER_TOKEN, X_ACCESS_TOKEN, X_ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET) stored in a local environment file. This enables secure terminal-based timeline access.

Can I manage Twitter bookmarks and mentions from a Linux or macOS terminal?▼

Yes, you can manage Twitter bookmarks and mentions from a Linux or macOS terminal. This Skill uses the x-cli to interact with bookmarks, mentions, likes, and retweets natively across both operating systems using your configured API credentials.

Does this terminal Twitter automation method work without a browser?▼

Yes, this terminal Twitter automation method works entirely without a browser. By leveraging the x-cli and official API credentials, it performs reading, searching, and posting actions directly through the command line for a vendor-neutral workflow.

What is the best way to look up Twitter users and followers from the command line?▼

The best way to look up Twitter users and followers from the command line is using the x-cli with local API credentials. This Skill enables secure user lookups, follower searches, and following list retrieval directly within your terminal environment.

How do I configure x-cli credentials for Twitter API automation?▼

To configure x-cli credentials for Twitter API automation, install x-cli with uv and place your five API credentials in the ~/.config/x-cli/.env file. This local environment setup securely stores your tokens for subsequent terminal-based social media workflows.