adding-tweets

Parses Twitter/X URLs and pasted tweet text into structured Markdown notes with frontmatter.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alexanderop/vault-astro --skill adding-tweets
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: adding-tweets
Source: https://github.com/alexanderop/vault-astro/tree/main/.claude/skills/adding-tweets
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexanderop/vault-astro --skill adding-tweets

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Captures tweets into a structured knowledge note so users no longer have to manually transcribe tweet content, metadata, and author information into their vault.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL and Content Parsing: Extracts tweet ID and author handle from a Twitter/X URL and parses pasted tweet content for text, date, and author name.
  • Author Resolution: Checks for an existing author profile and creates a minimal profile when missing, linking social URL and slug.
  • Structured Note Creation: Generates a Markdown tweet note with frontmatter (type, title, tweetId, tweetUrl, tweetText, author, tweetedAt, tags) saved to src/content/notes/tweets/ and suggests tags and wiki-links.
  • Validation & Verification: Ensures tweet ID uniqueness, valid date format, non-empty text, and recommends running project checks after saving.

Quick Start

Provide a tweet URL and paste the tweet text to save it as a structured markdown note in src/content/notes/tweets/.

Frequently Asked Questions about adding-tweets

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I save tweets into Obsidian as structured markdown notes?

To save tweets into Obsidian, you provide a Twitter/X URL and paste the tweet text. The skill extracts metadata like tweet ID and author handle, then generates a structured markdown note with frontmatter saved to your notes directory.

Can I automatically create author profiles when capturing Twitter content?

Yes, automatic author resolution is supported when capturing Twitter content. The skill checks for an existing author profile and creates a minimal profile with social URL and slug if the author is missing.

What metadata is extracted from a Twitter URL when adding tweets to a knowledge management vault?

When adding tweets to a knowledge management vault, the skill extracts the tweet ID and author handle from the Twitter URL, and parses the pasted content for tweet text, date, and author name to populate the markdown frontmatter.

How do I format pasted tweet content for markdown note generation?

You format pasted tweet content by simply copying the text from Twitter and providing it alongside the URL. The skill parses this pasted content to extract the tweet text and date, validating that the text is non-empty and the date format is correct.

Does the tweet capture process validate uniqueness for saved markdown files?

Yes, the tweet capture process validates uniqueness by checking the tweet ID. It ensures each saved markdown file in the notes directory is unique and recommends running project checks after saving to verify data integrity.

What is the best way to organize captured tweets in a Second Brain?

The best way to organize captured tweets in a Second Brain is using structured markdown notes with frontmatter. This skill automatically saves files to a dedicated tweets directory, suggests tags, and adds wiki-links for better knowledge connectivity.