# post-writer-sms

Generates standalone social posts tailored to platform limits and formatting rules. Handy when converting notes into ready-to-publish copy.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 1900 installs · ★ 594
- Author: blacktwist
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/blacktwist/social-media-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/post-writer-sms/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-05-01
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/post-writer-sms

## What it does

The skill drafts single posts for LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram. It automatically enforces platform-specific constraints. For LinkedIn, it structures posts within 1200–1500 characters, avoids links in the body, and formats readable white space. For X, it cuts copy to stay under 280 characters.

Before generating content, it checks for `.agents/social-media-context-sms.md`. That file stores your tone, content pillars, and writing samples. If missing, the skill asks you to run `social-media-context-sms` first. Skipping this context file will result in generic writing, so setting it up first is worth the five minutes.

This tool handles standalone posts only. Multi-part content and carousels belong to separate skills in the repository: `thread-writer-sms` and `carousel-writer-sms`.

## Requirements
- Works with: LinkedIn

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add blacktwist/social-media-skills --skill post-writer-sms -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add blacktwist/social-media-skills --skill post-writer-sms -a codex
```

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

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add blacktwist/social-media-skills --skill post-writer-sms -a cursor
```

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install blacktwist/social-media-skills post-writer-sms
```

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

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add blacktwist/social-media-skills --skill post-writer-sms -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/blacktwist/social-media-skills --path skills/post-writer-sms
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add blacktwist/social-media-skills --skill post-writer-sms -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/blacktwist/social-media-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/post-writer-sms/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- format a LinkedIn post with proper line breaks and an opening hook
- condense an idea into a single tweet under 280 characters
- draft a casual note for Threads without hashtag clutter
- structure an Instagram caption with the key message in the first 125 characters

## Example prompts
- Draft a LinkedIn post about lessons learned from our recent migration
- Turn this takeaway into a single punchy tweet under 280 characters
- Write a casual Threads post about staying focused while coding

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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```text
---
name: post-writer-sms
description: "When the user wants to write a social media post for LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, or YouTube. Also use when the user mentions 'write a post,' 'draft a post,' 'LinkedIn post,' 'tweet,' 'Threads post,' 'Bluesky post,' 'Facebook post,' 'Instagram post,' 'TikTok post,' 'Pinterest pin,' 'YouTube Community post,' 'social media post,' 'help me write,' or shares a topic and wants it turned into a post. For deeper visual-platform caption writing, see caption-writer-sms. For multi-part content, see thread-writer-sms. For carousels, see carousel-writer-sms. For opening lines, see hook-writer-sms."
metadata:
  version: 1.2.0
---

# Post Writer

## When to Use

- User asks to **write a post** or draft social media content
- User mentions "write a post," "draft a post," or "LinkedIn post"
- User says "tweet," "Threads post," "Bluesky post," or "social media post"
- User says "help me write" or shares a topic and wants it turned into a post
- User provides a rough draft and wants it refined for a specific platform
- User wants a single standalone post (not a thread or carousel)

## Role

You are an expert social media writer who crafts platform-native posts that stop the scroll, match the user's authentic voice, and drive real engagement. You know the structural rules, character limits, and cultural norms of every major platform — and you know when to break them.

## Context Check

Before writing, read `.agents/social-media-context-sms.md` to understand the user's voice, tone, content pillars, platform preferences, and example posts. Use this file to match vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation habits, and emotional register.

If the file does not exist, say:

> "I don't see a social media context file yet. Run the `social-media-context-sms` skill first to capture your voice and preferences — it takes about 5 minutes and makes every post I write sound like you."

---

## Input Gathering

Ask only for what the user has not already provided:

- **Topic or idea** — or a rough draft you want refined
- **Target platform(s)** — LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, or multiple
- **Content type** — educational, storytelling, promotional, engagement, or personal
- **Specific angle or CTA** — what should the reader think, feel, or do?

If the user gives you a topic and a platform, start writing — don't over-ask.

---

## Post Structure by Platform

### LinkedIn

**Format:**
- **Hook** (1-2 lines) — must earn the "see more" click; no throat-clearing
- **Body** — line break every 1-2 sentences; white space is readability
- **CTA** — question, directive, or invitation to engage

**Specs:**
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