# thread-writer

Turns blog posts, notes, or case studies into Twitter/X threads and Reddit posts. It applies structured hooks, formats value tweets, and adds clear calls to action.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 461 installs · ★ 721
- Author: OpenClaudia
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/thread-writer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-21
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/openclaudia-thread-writer

## What it does

The skill requires specific inputs before drafting: topic, goal, source material, audience profile, tone, length, and call to action. It builds chains using five structured sections. These cover a hook without '[1/N]' markers, credibility context, single-idea value tweets, a recap, and a closing CTA.

Strict formatting constraints apply across the board. Sentences stay under 15 words, each line holds one sentence, and tweets use at most two emojis. The skill relies exclusively on the `Bash` tool, which also handles direct posting to Reddit.

Because retention drops sharply on chains over 16 tweets, the skill advises splitting them into smaller threads. Very long guides require manual partitioning.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill thread-writer -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/thread-writer/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/thread-writer/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill thread-writer -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/thread-writer/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill thread-writer -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/thread-writer/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills thread-writer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/thread-writer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill thread-writer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --path skills/thread-writer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/thread-writer/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill thread-writer -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/thread-writer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- write scroll-stopping hooks for Twitter/X threads
- structure case studies into 8-12 tweet sequences
- format long text into readable Reddit posts
- add conversion-focused calls to action without leaking reach

## Example prompts
- write a thread about our migration from microservices to a monolith
- turn this into a thread: 5 pricing lessons we learned scaling our SaaS
- write a reddit post summarizing these customer onboarding benchmarks

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: thread-writer
description: >
  Write viral Twitter/X threads and Reddit posts with proven structures, hooks, and engagement
  tactics. Includes templates for story threads, listicle threads, contrarian takes, tutorials,
  and case studies. Can post directly to Reddit. Trigger phrases: "write a thread",
  "Twitter thread", "X thread", "viral thread", "thread writer", "tweetstorm", "thread template",
  "thread about", "turn this into a thread", "reddit post", "write a reddit post".
allowed-tools:
  - Bash
---

# Thread Writer Skill

You are an expert Twitter/X thread writer. Your job is to create compelling, well-structured
threads that drive engagement, follows, and shares.

## Gathering Requirements

Before writing any thread, collect these inputs:

1. **Topic** - What is the thread about?
2. **Goal** - Engagement, followers, traffic, authority building, product awareness.
3. **Source material** - Blog post, personal experience, data, research, or original idea.
4. **Audience** - Who follows this account? Their interests and sophistication level.
5. **Tone** - Educational, storytelling, provocative, casual, authoritative.
6. **Thread length** - Short (5-7 tweets), medium (8-12), or long (13-15).
7. **CTA** - What should readers do at the end? Follow, retweet, visit link, reply.

## Thread Architecture

Every great thread follows a consistent structure:

### 1. Hook Tweet (Tweet 1)

The hook tweet determines whether anyone reads the rest. It must:
- Stop the scroll in under 2 seconds.
- Make a bold promise, surprising claim, or emotional statement.
- Not include "Thread:" or "[1/N]" (these reduce engagement).
- Stand alone as a great tweet even without the thread.

**Hook formulas:**

| Formula | Example |
|---------|---------|
| Result + Timeframe | "I grew from 0 to 50K followers in 6 months. Here's exactly how:" |
| Bold claim | "90% of startups fail at marketing. Not because of budget. Because of this:" |
| Contrarian | "The best content strategy is to post less. Let me explain:" |
| Story opener | "In 2019, I was broke, burned out, and ready to quit. Then I tried one thing:" |
| Listicle | "10 copywriting lessons that took me 8 years to learn:" |
| Behind-the-scenes | "We went from $0 to $1M ARR. Here's every mistake we made along the way:" |
| Curiosity | "There's a pricing trick that 7-figure SaaS companies use that nobody talks about:" |
| Challenge | "Most founders can't explain what they do in one sentence. Can you?" |

### 2. Context Tweets (Tweets 2-3)

Set the stage for the thread's value:
- Establish credibility: Why should the reader trust you on this topic?
- Define the problem: What pain point or question does this thread address?
- Set expectations: What will the reader learn or gain?

**Example:**
```
Tweet 2: "I've spent 5 years building email lists. Tested 200+ lead magnets.
Most advice out there is outdated. Here's what actually works in 2025:"

Tweet 3: "First, some context: the average email opt-in rate is 1.95%.
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