bird

Read timelines, post tweets, and engage on X/Twitter via the bird CLI.

327|85|Updated Jan 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/letta-ai/lettabot --skill bird-letta-ai
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Skill: bird
Source: https://github.com/letta-ai/lettabot/tree/main/.skills/bird
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/letta-ai/lettabot --skill bird-letta-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to manage X/Twitter from the command line by reading timelines, posting tweets, and engaging with content via cookie-based authentication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read timelines: View your home, mentions, and user timelines from the terminal.
  • Post & engage: Create tweets, reply, like, and follow directly from scripts or commands.
  • Automation-ready: Integrate with automation workflows to schedule posts or monitor engagement.

Quick Start

Install the bird CLI via Homebrew or npm, configure your cookies, and start using commands like bird whoami, bird read <url> or bird tweet 'hello world'. For example:

  • macOS: brew install steipete/tap/bird
  • npm: npm install -g @steipete/bird After installation, set up your authentication with cookies and run bird check to verify sources, then try bird home or bird tweet "hello world".

Frequently Asked Questions about bird

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

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How do I post tweets from the command line?

You can post tweets from the command line by installing the bird CLI via Homebrew or npm, configuring your X/Twitter cookies for authentication, and running commands like bird tweet 'hello world' to publish content directly from your terminal.

Can I read my Twitter timeline in the terminal?

Yes, you can read your Twitter timeline in the terminal by using the bird CLI. After authenticating with your cookies, commands like bird home or bird read <url> allow you to view home timelines, mentions, and user timelines directly in the console.

Does this CLI tool support Twitter automation workflows?

Yes, the bird CLI supports Twitter automation workflows by enabling script-based reading, posting, and engagement. You can integrate commands like bird tweet, reply, like, and follow into automated workflows to schedule posts or monitor engagement across sessions.

How do I authenticate to manage X/Twitter from the CLI?

To manage X/Twitter from the CLI, you authenticate using cookie-based login. After installing the bird binary, configure your session cookies and run bird check to verify your authentication sources before executing commands.

What's the best way to engage with tweets using a CLI?

The best way to engage with tweets using a CLI is the bird tool, which allows you to reply, like, and follow accounts directly from terminal commands. After cookie authentication, use standard CLI options to filter and execute engagement actions.

How does cookie-based authentication work for Twitter CLI tools?

Cookie-based authentication for Twitter CLI tools works by using your active session cookies to verify identity instead of API keys. You provide the cookies during setup, allowing the bird binary to securely read timelines and post tweets on your behalf.