bird

Name: bird
Availability: InStock
Author: hari

Read, search, and post to X from the command line.

3|Updated Jan 19, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #cli #search #twitter #read #x #post

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/harivansh-afk/claude-code-vertical --skill bird-harivansh-afk

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bird
Source: https://github.com/harivansh-afk/claude-code-vertical/tree/main/skill-index/skills/bird
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/harivansh-afk/claude-code-vertical --skill bird-harivansh-afk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to manage X interactions from the command line by providing read, search, and posting capabilities without context switching.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read and search timelines and threads from the terminal.
Post tweets or replies directly from scripts or interactive sessions.
Use for automation and monitoring of X activity in teams or projects.

Quick Start

bird whoami
bird read <url-or-id>
bird thread <url-or-id>
bird search "query" -n 5
bird tweet "text"
bird reply <id-or-url> "text"

Frequently Asked Questions about bird

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I post tweets from the command line?▼

You can post tweets from the command line by executing the 'bird tweet "text"' command. This CLI tool allows you to draft and publish posts to X directly from interactive sessions or automated scripts.

How do I search and read X threads in the terminal?▼

To search and read X threads in the terminal, use 'bird search "query"' and 'bird thread <url-or-id>'. This automates timeline monitoring and thread retrieval without leaving your command line interface.

Do I need to install any dependencies before using this CLI for X automation?▼

Yes, you need to install the bird CLI via brew or other methods. Authentication requires browser cookies or the Sweetistics API to successfully manage X interactions from the terminal.

Can I use this CLI tool with scripts for monitoring X activity?▼

Yes, this tool is designed for automation and monitoring X activity in teams or projects. You can script interactions like reading timelines, searching posts, and replying to threads programmatically.

What is the best way to reply to an X post from a terminal script?▼

The best way to reply to an X post from a terminal script is using 'bird reply <id-or-url> "text"'. This command directly posts your response to the specified thread without manual context switching.