Twitter/X Thread Creation
Write high-engagement Twitter/X threads via inference.sh CLI.
Quick Start
Requires inference.sh CLI (infsh ). Get installation instructions: npx skills add inference-sh/skills@agent-tools
infsh login
Post a tweet
infsh app run x/post-create --input '{ "text": "I analyzed 1,000 landing pages.\n\n90% make the same 5 mistakes.\n\nHere are the fixes (with examples):\n\n🧵👇" }'
Character Limits
Element Limit
Tweet text 280 characters (free), 25,000 (Premium)
Thread length No limit (10-15 tweets is sweet spot)
Image alt text 1,000 characters
Quote tweet addition 280 characters
Reply 280 characters
Display name 50 characters
Thread Structure
The Anatomy
Tweet 1 (Hook): Bold claim + "thread 🧵" Tweet 2: Context / why this matters Tweet 3-9: One point per tweet (numbered) Tweet 10: Summary or biggest takeaway Tweet 11: CTA (follow, retweet, bookmark)
Tweet 1: The Hook
This tweet lives or dies alone in the timeline. It must work WITHOUT the thread.
Hook Type Template
I did X + result "I analyzed 1,000 [things]. Here's what I found:"
Number + list "10 [topic] tips that [benefit]:"
Contrarian "Unpopular opinion: [bold take]"
Story opener "In 2019, I [dramatic event]. Here's what happened:"
How-to promise "How to [achieve outcome] (step by step):"
Surprising fact "[Stat that seems wrong]. Let me explain:"
Post hook tweet
infsh app run x/post-create --input '{ "text": "I spent 3 years building SaaS products.\n\nHere are 10 things I wish someone told me on day 1:\n\n🧵" }'
Content Tweets (3-9)
Rule Why
One idea per tweet Clarity and retweetability
Number them (1/, 2/, etc.) Progress signal, easy to reference
Each tweet should stand alone People share individual tweets
Lead with the insight Don't bury the point
Use line breaks Visual breathing room
Include examples Abstract → concrete
Content tweet with visual
infsh app run x/post-create --input '{ "text": "3/ Your pricing page is the second most visited page on your site.\n\nBut most founders treat it as an afterthought.\n\nThe fix:\n→ Show 3 tiers (not 2, not 5)\n→ Highlight the middle one\n→ Annual toggle defaulted ON\n→ Feature comparison below" }'
Closing Tweet
CTA tweet
infsh app run x/post-create --input '{ "text": "11/ That'''s the full playbook.\n\nTL;DR:\n• Validate before building\n• Launch ugly, iterate fast\n• Pricing is positioning\n• Talk to users weekly\n\nIf this was useful:\n→ Retweet the first tweet\n→ Follow me @username for more\n→ Bookmark this thread" }'
Formatting Rules
Tweet Formatting
❌ Dense: "If you want to grow on Twitter you need to post consistently and engage with your audience while also making sure your content provides value to your followers."
✅ Formatted: "Want to grow on Twitter?
3 non-negotiable rules:
→ Post daily (consistency > quality) → Reply to 20 accounts bigger than you → Every tweet must teach OR entertain
No shortcuts."
Symbols for Lists
Symbol Use For
→ Steps, actions, directions
• Bullet points, lists
— Asides, attributions
✅ Do's, positives
❌ Don'ts, negatives
1/ 2/ 3/ Numbered thread tweets
Line Break Strategy
Short sentence. ← blank line Short sentence. ← blank line Punchline.
Line breaks create pacing. Use them to control reading speed and emphasis.
Media in Threads
When to Add Images
Tweet Position Image Type Purpose
Hook (tweet 1) Eye-catching graphic Stop the scroll
Key points Screenshots, examples Evidence
Summary Infographic Shareable recap
Generate thread header image
infsh app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{ "html": "<div style="width:1200px;height:675px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f172a,#1e293b);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:60px;font-family:system-ui;color:white;text-align:center"><div><h1 style="font-size:48px;font-weight:900;line-height:1.2;margin:0">10 SaaS Pricing Mistakes<br>That Cost You Revenue</h1><p style="font-size:22px;opacity:0.5;margin-top:20px">A thread 🧵</p></div></div>" }'
Generate screenshots for evidence
infsh app run infsh/agent-browser --input '{ "url": "https://example.com/pricing", "action": "screenshot" }'
Image Specs
Format Dimensions Max Size
Single image 1200 x 675 (16:9) recommended 5 MB
Two images 700 x 800 each 5 MB each
Four images 600 x 600 each 5 MB each
GIF 1280 x 1080 max 15 MB
Thread Types
Educational
1/ [Topic] explained simply: 2/ What is [concept]? 3/ Why it matters 4-8/ Key principles (numbered) 9/ Common mistakes 10/ Resources 11/ CTA
Story/Journey
1/ [Dramatic opener] 2/ Background/context 3-7/ Chronological events 8/ The turning point 9/ The lesson 10/ How to apply it 11/ CTA
Curation/List
1/ [Number] [things] every [audience] needs: 2-10/ One item per tweet with brief explanation 11/ CTA
Teardown/Analysis
1/ I analyzed [thing]. Here's what I found: 2/ The setup (what I looked at) 3-8/ Finding 1, 2, 3... with evidence 9/ The biggest surprise 10/ Takeaways 11/ CTA
Engagement Strategy
Action Timing Why
Post hook tweet Peak hours (8-10 AM, 12-1 PM your audience's TZ) Maximum initial visibility
Reply-chain the thread Immediately after hook Complete the thread
Pin the thread Right after posting Visitors see your best work
Engage with replies First 60 minutes Algorithm boost
Quote-tweet highlight Next day Second wave of visibility
Repost hook 1-2 weeks later Catch new followers
Repurposing to Thread
Research source material
infsh app run tavily/search-assistant --input '{ "query": "latest statistics on remote work productivity 2024" }'
Generate visual for the thread
infsh app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{ "html": "<div style="width:1200px;height:675px;background:#0f172a;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:60px;font-family:system-ui;color:white"><div><p style="font-size:20px;color:#38bdf8;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px">Data Deep Dive</p><h1 style="font-size:52px;font-weight:900;margin:12px 0;line-height:1.2">Remote Work in 2024:<br>What the Data Actually Says</h1></div></div>" }'
Common Mistakes
Mistake Problem Fix
Weak hook tweet Thread dies at tweet 1 Use hook formulas — bold, specific, curiosity-driving
Too many tweets (20+) Readers drop off after 10-12 Sweet spot is 8-12 tweets
Multiple ideas per tweet Confusing, not retweetable One idea = one tweet
No numbers on tweets Hard to follow, no progress signal Always number: 1/, 2/, 3/
No images Threads with images get 2x engagement Add visuals to hook + key points
Thread only (no standalone) Miss the non-thread audience Post standalone tweets too, not just threads
No CTA at the end Missed follow/engagement opportunity Always ask to RT, follow, bookmark
Posting at wrong time Low initial engagement kills reach Post during your audience's peak hours
Wall of text tweets Nobody reads dense tweets Line breaks, symbols, short sentences
Related Skills
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@linkedin-content npx skills add inference-sh/skills@content-repurposing npx skills add inference-sh/skills@social-media-carousel
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