---
name: twitter-thread-creation
description: "Twitter/X thread writing with hook tweets, thread structure, and engagement optimization. Covers tweet formatting, character limits, media attachments, and posting strategies. Use for: Twitter threads, X posts, tweet storms, Twitter content, social media writing. Triggers: twitter thread, tweet thread, x thread, twitter post, tweet writing, thread creation, tweet storm, twitter content, x post, twitter writing, twitter hook, tweet formatting, thread structure"
allowed-tools: Bash(infsh *)
---
# Twitter/X Thread Creation
Write high-engagement Twitter/X threads via [inference.sh](https://inference.sh) CLI.
## Quick Start
```bash
curl -fsSL https://cli.inference.sh | sh && 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\n๐งต๐"
}'
```
## 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 ๐งต"
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:" |
```bash
# 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\n๐งต"
}'
```
### 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 โ concrete |
```bash
# 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:\nโ Show 3 tiers (not 2, not 5)\nโ Highlight the middle one\nโ Annual toggle defaulted ON\nโ Feature comparison below"
}'
```
### Closing Tweet
```bash
# CTA tweet
infsh app run x/post-create --input '{
"text": "11/ That'\''s the full playbook.\n\nTL;DR:\nโข Validate before building\nโข Launch ugly, iterate fast\nโข Pricing is positioning\nโข Talk to users weekly\n\nIf this was useful:\nโ Retweet the first tweet\nโ Follow me @username for more\nโ Bookmark this thread"
}'
```
## Formatting Rules
### Tweet Formatting
```
โ 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."
โ
Formatted:
"Want to grow on Twitter?
3 non-negotiable rules:
โ Post daily (consistency > quality)
โ Reply to 20 accounts bigger than you
โ Every tweet must teach OR entertain
No shortcuts."
```
### Symbols for Lists
| Symbol | Use For |
|--------|---------|
| โ | Steps, actions, directions |
| โข | Bullet points, lists |
| โ | Asides, attributions |
| โ
| Do's, positives |
| โ | Don'ts, negatives |
| 1/ 2/ 3/ | Numbered thread tweets |
### Line Break Strategy
```
Short sentence.
โ blank line
Short sentence.
โ 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 |
```bash
# Generate thread header image
infsh app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{
"html": "10 SaaS Pricing Mistakes
That Cost You Revenue
A thread ๐งต
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