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bird

Read, search, post, and engage with X/Twitter via the bird CLI.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#search#twitter#posting#bookmarks#cookie-auth#x
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Yogi-076/Vajrascan.on --skill bird-yogi-076
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bird
Source: https://github.com/Yogi-076/Vajrascan.on/tree/main/moltbot/skills/bird
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yogi-076/Vajrascan.on --skill bird-yogi-076

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill makes it easy to interact with X/Twitter from the terminal using the bird CLI, removing the need for browser workflows to read timelines, search, manage bookmarks, and perform lightweight posting and engagement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read & Search: Browse home, user timelines, mentions, threads, and perform advanced GraphQL-powered searches.
  • Account & Auth Management: Inspect logged-in accounts, check credential sources, and refresh query ID caches using cookie-based authentication.
  • Engagement & Posting: Follow/unfollow, like, bookmark, reply, and post tweets with support for media uploads and pagination controls.
  • Use Case: A social media manager or power user can automate harvesting trending posts, compiling bookmarks, and posting replies or media programmatically for monitoring and reporting.

Quick Start

Run bird whoami to verify your active account and cookie-based authentication.

Frequently Asked Questions about bird

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I control X and Twitter from the command line?▼

You can read and search X/Twitter timelines from the command line using the bird CLI, which supports browsing home feeds, user timelines, mentions, threads, and advanced GraphQL-powered searches directly from your terminal.

How do I post tweets and upload media from the terminal?▼

You can post tweets and upload media from the terminal using the bird CLI, which supports posting, replying, liking, bookmarking, and handling media uploads alongside pagination controls for content engagement.

Do I need cookie-based authentication to use a Twitter CLI tool?▼

Yes, cookie-based authentication is required to use the bird CLI for X/Twitter access, needing either cookie-based auth tokens or browser cookie access to verify your account and interact with content.

Can I automate harvesting trending posts and compiling bookmarks for social media workflows?▼

Yes, you can automate harvesting trending X/Twitter posts and compiling bookmarks for social media workflows using the bird CLI, which supports JSON output, pagination controls, and advanced GraphQL-powered searches for monitoring and reporting.

What are the limitations of using a command line interface for Twitter posting and engagement?▼

Limitations of using a command line interface for X/Twitter posting include requiring the bird CLI binary installation and cookie-based authentication, making it suited for power users and automation scripts rather than casual browsing.

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