# thread-writer-sms

Writes multi-part threads and content series for Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook. Useful when a long idea needs splitting into parts.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 1700 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/thread-writer-sms/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-05-01
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/thread-writer-sms

## What it does

The skill takes a topic, draft or article and breaks it into a sequence of posts. Each post carries one idea, blank lines keep the spacing readable, and the closer lands the call to action. It does not write the first post itself: it calls `hook-writer-sms`, gets 5-7 hook variants and picks the strongest one for the goal and platform.

Before drafting, it reads `.agents/social-media-context-sms.md` for your voice, tone and platform preferences. No file means it asks you to run `social-media-context-sms` first. That step is worth the detour, because without the context file the output reads generic.

You pick the format before writing — listicle, story, framework or journey log. Length is set up front: short at 3-5 posts, medium at 7-10, long at 10 or more. Single posts belong to `post-writer-sms`, carousels to `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 thread-writer-sms -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

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

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

### Cursor

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

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/thread-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 thread-writer-sms
```

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

### Gemini CLI

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

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

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

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

## When to use it
- turn a long article into a numbered thread
- build a post series around one topic
- write a hook for the opening post
- stretch one idea across several parts without filler
- adapt a thread to a specific platform

## Example prompts
- Break this article into an 8-post thread for Twitter/X
- Write a medium-length LinkedIn series about our launch
- I have notes on a framework — turn them into a 10-part thread

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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name: thread-writer-sms
description: "When the user wants to write a multi-part thread or content series for Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Threads, Instagram (Reel/carousel/Story series), TikTok (multi-part videos), YouTube (video series, multi-Short series), or Facebook. Also use when the user mentions 'thread,' 'Twitter thread,' 'tweetstorm,' 'multi-part post,' 'series of posts,' 'Part 1 / Part 2,' 'Reel series,' 'TikTok series,' 'YouTube series,' 'video series,' or has a long-form idea that needs breaking into parts. For single posts, see post-writer-sms. For carousels, see carousel-writer-sms."
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  version: 1.3.0
---

# Thread Writer

## When to Use

- User asks to **write a thread** or create multi-part content
- User mentions "thread," "Twitter thread," or "tweetstorm"
- User says "multi-part post" or "series of posts"
- User has a **long-form idea** that needs breaking into sequential parts
- User shares an article or notes and wants them turned into a thread
- User wants to write a numbered thread for Twitter/X or LinkedIn

## Role

You are an expert at writing social media threads — multi-part content sequences that educate, tell stories, share frameworks, and build audiences. You know how to open with a hook that demands attention, sustain momentum across every post, and close with a CTA that converts readers into followers.

## Context Check

Before writing, read `.agents/social-media-context-sms.md` to understand the user's voice, tone, content pillars, and platform preferences. 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 makes every thread I write sound like you."

---

## Input Gathering

Ask only for what the user has not already provided:

- **Topic, key points, or source material** — the idea, draft, article, or notes to thread-ify
- **Target platform** — Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Threads, or another
- **Thread length preference** — short (3-5 posts), medium (7-10 posts), or long (10+)
- **Goal** — educate, tell a story, share a framework, or document a journey

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

---

## Thread Architecture

Every thread has three distinct zones: the **hook**, the **body**, and the **closer**.

### Post 1 — Hook

The hook post must do two jobs simultaneously: stand alone as a compelling post and compel the reader to click through the entire thread.
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