x-post

Overview of x-post skill

What x-post does

x-post is a command-line skill for posting to X (Twitter) with text, images, or video. It is best for users who want a fast, scriptable way to create a post from a terminal session instead of using the web app or a generic prompt. The main job-to-be-done is simple: prepare a post, confirm it, and send it with the right media and credentials.

Who it fits best

This x-post skill is a good fit for builders, operators, and content teams who already work in CLI-based workflows. It is especially useful when you want repeatable posting from automation, local tooling, or agent-assisted drafting. It is less useful if you need a full social scheduler, analytics, or collaborative approval system.

Why it differs from a plain prompt

The value of x-post is not just “write a tweet.” It includes a defined command shape, media handling, and a clear approval rule before posting. That makes the x-post guide more reliable than asking an AI to “post on X” with no execution context. The tradeoff is that you must supply credentials and a valid local setup.

How to Use x-post skill

Install and first-time setup

Use the x-post install command from the skill metadata: npx skills add rameerez/claude-code-startup-skills --skill x-post. After installation, the skill expects its Python script and credentials to be available locally. The repository shows a simple setup path: install xdk and requests_oauthlib, then create x.key in the skill folder with API keys and tokens.

Prepare the right input

The x-post usage pattern works best when you provide three things: the exact post text, whether media is attached, and the file path to that media. Strong prompts look like: post "Launch note: ..." --media ./images/demo.png. If you want the agent to help draft first, say so explicitly; if you already know the final copy, give the finished text so the skill can focus on execution.

Read these files first

Start with SKILL.md to confirm the command format, credential location, and approval rule. Then inspect x-post.py to understand how the script handles text posts, --media, and me. If you are adapting x-post for Social Media in a different repo or environment, check any surrounding automation before changing the command path or file naming.

Practical workflow and constraints

A good x-post workflow is: draft text, check length and media path, confirm account identity with me if needed, then post only after explicit approval. The skill automatically detects media type from file extension, and video uploads may take longer because they use chunked upload. The most common blockers are missing credentials, wrong file paths, unsupported media, and skipping the confirmation step.

x-post skill FAQ

Is x-post only for simple posts?

Yes, mostly. x-post is designed for direct publishing, not for scheduling calendars, thread orchestration, or cross-posting. If your goal is a single approved post from the terminal, the x-post skill is a good fit.

Do I need coding experience to use it?

Not much, but you do need comfort with a CLI and local files. Beginners can use the x-post guide if they can install a package, edit a JSON credentials file, and pass a file path. If that sounds inconvenient, a web-based workflow may be easier.

What makes x-post different from a generic AI prompt?

A generic prompt may generate copy, but x-post connects that copy to a real posting workflow with credential handling, media upload, and an explicit safety check before publishing. That makes it more dependable for real use, but also more dependent on local setup than an ordinary chat instruction.

When should I not use x-post?

Do not use x-post if you need approvals from multiple stakeholders, post scheduling, analytics, or brand governance. It is also a poor fit if you cannot store credentials locally or you need a no-code interface for Social Media publishing.

How to Improve x-post skill

Give the skill better posting input

The biggest quality gain comes from better source material. Instead of “write a post about our launch,” provide the audience, goal, tone, link policy, and whether the post must fit a character limit. For example: “Announce v2.1 to existing users, confident but not hypey, mention one benefit, no emoji, no link, image attached.”

Reduce posting errors before they happen

Most x-post failures are operational, not creative. Check that x.key is present, the media path exists, and the extension matches the actual file type. If the post includes video, expect a longer upload window and avoid assuming the command is stuck too early. If the account identity matters, use me before posting.

Iterate after the first draft

If the first output is too long, too promotional, or unclear, revise the prompt with tighter constraints rather than asking for “better wording.” The x-post skill improves when you specify what must stay fixed and what can change. A useful second-pass instruction is: “Keep the product name and benefit, shorten by 20%, remove hashtags, and preserve the CTA.”

Adapt x-post for your workflow

If you are using x-post for Social Media as part of a larger content pipeline, define where the final approval happens and which fields are non-negotiable. The skill is strongest when the command, assets, and approval process are all explicit. If you extend it, keep the same discipline: exact text, exact file path, and explicit confirmation before publish.