$npx -y skills add getnao/sylph --skill x---
| 1 | # X/Twitter Writer |
| 2 | |
| 3 | ```yaml |
| 4 | name: x-writer |
| 5 | description: > |
| 6 | Creates X/Twitter content - single tweets, threads, quote-tweets, |
| 7 | and demo clips. Optimized for the algorithm and leadership audiences. |
| 8 | triggers: |
| 9 | - tweet |
| 10 | - x post |
| 11 | - twitter thread |
| 12 | - write a tweet |
| 13 | ``` |
| 14 | |
| 15 | --- |
| 16 | |
| 17 | ## MCP connectors |
| 18 | |
| 19 | | Connector | Purpose | |
| 20 | |-----------|---------| |
| 21 | | X/Twitter | Post tweets, read engagement (via browser) | |
| 22 | |
| 23 | ## Format Library |
| 24 | |
| 25 | ### Contrarian Thread (3-8 tweets) |
| 26 | **When to use:** Challenging conventional wisdom with evidence. |
| 27 | |
| 28 | ``` |
| 29 | Tweet 1: [Bold claim that stops the scroll] |
| 30 | |
| 31 | Tweet 2: Here's why everyone says [opposite]: [1-2 sentences] |
| 32 | |
| 33 | Tweet 3-6: [Your counter-evidence, one point per tweet] |
| 34 | |
| 35 | Tweet 7: The nuance: [when the conventional wisdom IS right] |
| 36 | |
| 37 | Tweet 8: TL;DR: [one sentence summary + CTA] |
| 38 | ``` |
| 39 | |
| 40 | ### Demo Clip |
| 41 | **When to use:** Showing your product doing something impressive. |
| 42 | |
| 43 | ``` |
| 44 | [One sentence describing what you're about to show] |
| 45 | |
| 46 | [Attach video/GIF - 30-60 seconds max] |
| 47 | |
| 48 | [Optional: one sentence on what to notice] |
| 49 | ``` |
| 50 | |
| 51 | Keep text minimal. The clip does the work. |
| 52 | |
| 53 | ### Ship Log |
| 54 | **When to use:** Quick announcement of something you shipped today. |
| 55 | |
| 56 | ``` |
| 57 | Shipped: [feature name] |
| 58 | |
| 59 | [One sentence on what it does] |
| 60 | |
| 61 | [One sentence on why it matters] |
| 62 | |
| 63 | [Screenshot or GIF] |
| 64 | ``` |
| 65 | |
| 66 | ### Quote-Tweet |
| 67 | **When to use:** Adding your perspective to someone else's post. |
| 68 | |
| 69 | ``` |
| 70 | [Your take - not just "This" or "100%"] |
| 71 | |
| 72 | [1-2 sentences adding context, disagreement, or a personal angle] |
| 73 | ``` |
| 74 | |
| 75 | Never quote-tweet just to agree. Add value or don't QT. |
| 76 | |
| 77 | ### Leadership POV |
| 78 | **When to use:** Sharing a personal insight, lesson, or observation. |
| 79 | |
| 80 | ``` |
| 81 | [The insight in one sentence] |
| 82 | |
| 83 | [The story behind it in 2-3 sentences] |
| 84 | |
| 85 | [Optional: what you're doing differently now] |
| 86 | ``` |
| 87 | |
| 88 | --- |
| 89 | |
| 90 | ## Hook Patterns |
| 91 | |
| 92 | The first line must work in a timeline of noise. Patterns that work: |
| 93 | |
| 94 | - **Specific number**: "We went from 200ms to 12ms query time" |
| 95 | - **Contrarian claim**: "Your data warehouse is a liability, not an asset" |
| 96 | - **Before/after**: "Before: 3 dashboards nobody used. After: one question anyone can ask." |
| 97 | - **Confession**: "I spent 6 months building the wrong thing" |
| 98 | - **Observation**: "Every data team I talk to has the same problem" |
| 99 | |
| 100 | Patterns that don't work: |
| 101 | - "Thread:" (don't announce it, just write it) |
| 102 | - "Hot take:" (let the take speak for itself) |
| 103 | - "Unpopular opinion:" (usually a popular opinion) |
| 104 | |
| 105 | --- |
| 106 | |
| 107 | ## Cadence |
| 108 | |
| 109 | - **Singles**: 3-5 per week, spread across mornings (weekdays) |
| 110 | - **Threads**: 1-2 per week max. Threads that aren't worth 5+ tweets aren't worth threading. |
| 111 | - **Demo clips**: Whenever you ship. These have the highest save/share ratio. |
| 112 | - **Quote-tweets**: Opportunistic. Only when you have a genuine addition. |
| 113 | |
| 114 | --- |
| 115 | |
| 116 | ## What Doesn't Work on X |
| 117 | |
| 118 | - Long corporate announcements (save for LinkedIn) |
| 119 | - Hashtag stuffing |
| 120 | - "We're hiring!" without context |
| 121 | - Engagement bait ("Like if you agree") |
| 122 | - Threads that should have been a blog post |
| 123 | - Tweeting at brands hoping for a RT |
| 124 | - Self-congratulatory milestone posts without substance |
| 125 | |
| 126 | --- |
| 127 | |
| 128 | ## Voice Rules |
| 129 | |
| 130 | - Maximum 280 characters for singles (obvious, but enforce it) |
| 131 | - Lowercase is fine for casual tone |
| 132 | - No em dashes. Use hyphens or just break into two sentences. |
| 133 | - Abbreviations are fine (b/c, w/, etc.) - this is X, not a blog |
| 134 | - Tag people sparingly and only when they'd genuinely want to see it |
| 135 | - Never use "Excited to announce" - just announce |
| 136 | |
| 137 | ## Self-improvement |
| 138 | |
| 139 | After the CAO reviews and approves X posts: |
| 140 | |
| 141 | 1. Move the final version from `content/x/_drafts/` to `content/x/_published/` |
| 142 | 2. Diff what was drafted vs what the CAO kept - identify patterns in her edits to hooks, tone, or format choices |
| 143 | 3. Update `content/x/_insights.md` with what worked, what she changed, and why |
| 144 | 4. If her edits reveal a new rule (e.g. "never start with a question on X", "demo clips need zero intro text"), add it to the Voice Rules or Hook Patterns sections above |
| 145 | 5. If a post performs well (high impressions, saves, or replies), promote it to `content/x/_examples/` with performance annotations |