bird-fast

Post, read, and search tweets from the terminal using browser cookies.

12|Updated Dec 13, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #cli #twitter #tweet #thread #mentions

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ckorhonen/claude-skills --skill bird-fast

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bird-fast
Source: https://github.com/ckorhonen/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/bird-fast
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ckorhonen/claude-skills --skill bird-fast

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Post tweets, read threads, and search X/Twitter from the terminal using bird CLI, enabling automation without API keys or OAuth.

Core Features & Use Cases

Zero-configuration authentication via browser cookies
Post tweets, read threads, and search content from the terminal
Media uploads and multiple output formats (human-readable, JSON, plain)
Automatic GraphQL query ID refresh with REST API fallback for reliability

Quick Start

Install bird and run a simple command like bird whoami to verify credentials before posting or reading a thread.

Frequently Asked Questions about bird-fast

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I post tweets from the terminal without API keys?▼

Posting tweets from the terminal without API keys is possible through a browser-authenticated workflow using existing cookies. This bypasses OAuth, enabling automated social workflows and CLI interaction with Twitter's GraphQL surface.

Can I read and analyze Twitter threads from the command line?▼

Yes, you can read and analyze Twitter threads from the command line. The CLI supports thread analysis and reading tweets, outputting the data in multiple formats including human-readable text, plain text, and JSON for further processing.

Do I need OAuth or developer credentials to automate Twitter searches via CLI?▼

No, you do not need OAuth or developer credentials to automate Twitter searches via CLI. The workflow relies on zero-configuration authentication via browser cookies, enabling you to search content and monitor mentions directly from the terminal.

What is the best way to automate social media workflows without Twitter API limits?▼

Automating social media workflows without Twitter API limits is achievable by interacting directly with Twitter's GraphQL surface via a CLI. It uses browser cookie authentication with an automatic query ID refresh and REST API fallback for reliability.

How do I upload media when posting tweets from a CLI?▼

To upload media when posting tweets from a CLI, you use the browser-authenticated workflow which supports media uploads alongside text. This allows automated social workflows to include images or videos without requiring standard API integration.