twitter-create-thread

Twitter Create Thread

When to Use

• User asks to "create a thread" or "tweet a thread"
• User wants to explain a topic in multiple tweets
• User asks to "make a thread about..."
• User wants to share a detailed take on something

Tools

Research

• TWITTER_RECENT_SEARCH — Search recent tweets on the topic
• TWITTER_USER_LOOKUP_BY_USERNAME — Look up relevant accounts

Creation

• TWITTER_CUSTOM_CREATE_THREAD — Post entire thread at once
  • tweets: Array of tweet text strings
  • Returns: Thread URL

Scheduling

• TWITTER_CUSTOM_SCHEDULE_TWEET — Schedule for later (single tweets only)

Workflow

Step 1: Research the Topic

Before writing, understand the current discourse:

TWITTER_RECENT_SEARCH(query="<topic keywords>", max_results=10)

Study the results to learn:

• What angles are already covered (avoid rehashing)
• What terminology and hashtags are trending
• What engagement patterns work (questions, hot takes, data)
• Any misconceptions you can address

Step 2: Structure the Thread

A great thread follows storytelling structure:

Tweet 1 — The Hook (MOST IMPORTANT)

• Bold claim, surprising fact, or compelling question
• This is what appears in timeline — it must stop the scroll
• Include "Thread:" so people know more is coming

Tweets 2-3 — Context & Setup

• Why this matters
• Background the reader needs

Tweets 4-6 — Key Points

• One clear idea per tweet
• Use data, examples, or analogies
• Each tweet should make sense on its own

Tweet 7 — Examples or Evidence

• Concrete proof or real-world application
• Screenshots, links, or references if relevant

Final Tweet — Conclusion + CTA

• Summarize the takeaway
• End with a question, call to action, or invitation to engage
• "What do you think?" or "Follow for more on X"

Step 3: Writing Best Practices

• 280 chars per tweet — Leave room, don't max out every tweet
• Line breaks — Use them for readability within tweets
• One idea per tweet — Don't cram multiple points
• Conversational tone — Write like you're explaining to a smart friend
• No walls of text — Short sentences, clear language
• 4-8 tweets total — Sweet spot for engagement; longer threads lose readers
• Emojis sparingly — 1-2 per tweet max, only if they add meaning

Step 4: Draft and Confirm

ALWAYS present the full thread to the user before posting:

Thread draft (6 tweets):

1/ [Hook tweet]

2/ [Context]

3/ [Key point 1]

4/ [Key point 2]

5/ [Evidence/example]

6/ [Conclusion + CTA]

Ready to post? Any tweets you'd like to edit?

Wait for explicit approval. Allow per-tweet edits.

Step 5: Post the Thread

After approval:

TWITTER_CUSTOM_CREATE_THREAD(tweets=[
    "Tweet 1 text",
    "Tweet 2 text",
    ...
])

Report back with:

• Thread URL
• Total tweet count
• "Your thread is live! Here's the link."

Common Issues

Thread Too Long

• Suggest condensing to 6-8 tweets
• Combine related points
• Cut less essential tweets

Topic Too Narrow

• "This might work better as a single tweet. Want me to craft one instead?"

User Wants to Schedule

• CUSTOM_SCHEDULE_TWEET handles single tweets, not threads
• Inform user: "Thread scheduling isn't available yet — I can post it now or save the draft for you to post later."

Important Rules

1. Research first — Understand what's already being said
2. Hook is everything — First tweet determines if people read the rest
3. Draft before posting — Always show the full thread for review
4. One idea per tweet — Keep each tweet focused and standalone
5. 4-8 tweets sweet spot — Respect the reader's time