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xitter

Interact with X/Twitter via the official API using x-cli.

Updated Sep 1, 2021
Search Tags:#automation#api#twitter#social-media#x#post#x-cli
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unclehowell/unclehowell --skill xitter-unclehowell
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: xitter
Source: https://github.com/unclehowell/unclehowell/tree/main/skills/social-media/xitter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unclehowell/unclehowell --skill xitter-unclehowell

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reduces the friction of interacting with X/Twitter programmatically by providing a clear, terminal-based workflow that uses the official API and the upstream x-cli tool so agents can read timelines, search tweets, and perform authenticated actions without brittle scraping or ad-hoc hacks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authenticated Posting and Replies: Post tweets, replies, quote tweets and delete content using app and user credentials.
  • Reading & Search: Read timelines, mentions, bookmarks, and run targeted tweet searches for monitoring or research.
  • User Lookups & Engagement: Retrieve user profiles, followers/following lists, like, retweet, and manage bookmarks.
  • Agent Integration: Use structured output modes for programmatic parsing and include verification steps to avoid accidental writes during automation.
  • Use Case: Automate publishing and monitoring for a product account: verify credentials, search brand mentions, and post a curated reply or quote tweet when appropriate.

Quick Start

Start by installing x-cli, ensuring your X API credentials are configured in the expected config file, and then perform a read-only command to verify access and permissions.

Frequently Asked Questions about xitter

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

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

You can automate Twitter posting from the terminal using the x-cli client with the official X API. This Skill provides a terminal-based workflow for posting tweets, replies, and quotes using authenticated app and user credentials.

Do I need X developer credentials to read timelines and search tweets via terminal?▼

Yes, reading timelines and searching tweets via terminal requires valid X developer credentials including API key, API secret, bearer token, access token, and access token secret. Upstream x-cli installation and account-level write permissions are also required.

What is the best way to manage X/Twitter engagement like liking and retweeting programmatically?▼

Managing X/Twitter engagement programmatically is best done using the x-cli terminal client. It supports liking, retweeting, managing bookmarks, and retrieving user profiles through the official API for agent-driven social workflows.

Can I use terminal commands to search brand mentions on X for automated monitoring?▼

Yes, you can search brand mentions on X for automated monitoring using terminal commands. The x-cli integration runs targeted tweet searches and reads mentions, returning structured output modes for programmatic parsing.

Does automated Twitter posting via terminal respect API rate limits?▼

Automated Twitter posting via terminal respects rate limits by operating within the official X API constraints. The workflow includes verification steps to avoid accidental writes during automation, ensuring safe agent-driven interactions.

Why should I use a terminal client for X/Twitter automation instead of web scraping?▼

Using a terminal client for X/Twitter automation avoids brittle scraping and ad-hoc hacks. It provides a clear, terminal-based workflow using the official API, ensuring reliable authenticated actions for reading, searching, and posting.

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