read-tweet

Fetch full X/Twitter post text and metadata from public URLs.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RonanCodes/llm-wiki --skill read-tweet
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: read-tweet
Source: https://github.com/RonanCodes/llm-wiki/tree/main/.claude/skills/read-tweet
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RonanCodes/llm-wiki --skill read-tweet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many X/Twitter links shown in chat or documents are truncated, hide long note tweets behind short previews, or include t.co links that obscure the original text. This Skill retrieves the complete tweet content and relevant metadata so users can read, quote, or summarize posts reliably without authentication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full-text extraction: Retrieves long "note" tweets and cleaned tweet text instead of truncated previews or t.co-wrapped content.
  • Metadata & media: Returns author name and handle, creation date, engagement counts, quoted tweet text, and image/video URLs for citations or embedding.
  • Reliable fallback: Uses the FXTwitter API for complete results and falls back to oEmbed when needed, making it suitable for journalists, content creators, and researchers who ingest social posts.

Quick Start

Use the read-tweet skill with a public X or twitter.com URL to fetch the full tweet text and its metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about read-tweet

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract the full text from a Twitter or X post link?

To extract the full text from a Twitter or X post link, the Skill fetches the complete tweet content using the FXTwitter API with an oEmbed fallback. It retrieves long note tweets and strips tracking parameters to return cleaned text.

Can I get media URLs and engagement counts from a public tweet?

Yes, you can get media URLs and engagement counts from a public tweet. The Skill returns author details, creation date, image and video URLs, and engagement metrics alongside the quoted tweet text for citations or embedding.

Does extracting full Twitter content require authentication or login?

No, extracting full Twitter content does not require authentication. The Skill retrieves complete tweet text and relevant metadata from public X or twitter.com URLs without needing login credentials.

What is the best way to read long note tweets that appear truncated in chat?

The best way to read long note tweets that appear truncated in chat is to apply this Skill to shared x.com links. It fetches the complete tweet content instead of short previews, bypassing truncation and obscuring t.co links.

How does the oEmbed fallback work when fetching tweet metadata?

The oEmbed fallback activates when the primary FXTwitter API cannot retrieve complete results. It ensures reliable tweet text extraction and metadata retrieval, making the Skill suitable for journalists and researchers ingesting social posts.

Can I use this Skill to extract quoted tweets for summarization workflows?

Yes, you can use this Skill to extract quoted tweets for summarization workflows. It retrieves quoted text, cleaned tweet content, and associated media URLs from public X links, providing structured data ready for reading or quoting.