xitter

Automate X/Twitter posting, timeline reads, and searches via x-cli.

Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill xitter-photonics-dhl
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Skill: xitter
Source: https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes/tree/main/hermes-home/skills/social-media/xitter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill xitter-photonics-dhl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Interact securely with X/Twitter from the terminal using official API credentials to perform posting, reading timelines, searching tweets, liking, retweeting, bookmarks, mentions, and user lookups without a browser.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Post tweets, replies, and quotes
  • Read timelines and search tweets
  • Look up users, followers, and following
  • Like and retweet, manage bookmarks and mentions
  • Use upstream x-cli for a stable, vendor-neutral workflow; configure credentials locally

Quick Start

Install and configure upstream x-cli with uv, place credentials in ~/.config/x-cli/.env, and begin with a read command like x-cli user timeline openai.

Frequently Asked Questions about xitter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Twitter posts from the terminal?

You can automate Twitter posts from the terminal by using the x-cli tool with official API credentials to post tweets, replies, and quotes directly. This Skill requires five authentication tokens stored locally to execute posting workflows securely without a browser.

What do I need to read timelines and search tweets via the Twitter API?

To read timelines and search tweets via the Twitter API, you need the x-cli tool installed and five credentials (X_API_KEY, X_API_SECRET, X_BEARER_TOKEN, X_ACCESS_TOKEN, X_ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET) stored in a local environment file. This enables secure terminal-based timeline access.

Can I manage Twitter bookmarks and mentions from a Linux or macOS terminal?

Yes, you can manage Twitter bookmarks and mentions from a Linux or macOS terminal. This Skill uses the x-cli to interact with bookmarks, mentions, likes, and retweets natively across both operating systems using your configured API credentials.

Does this terminal Twitter automation method work without a browser?

Yes, this terminal Twitter automation method works entirely without a browser. By leveraging the x-cli and official API credentials, it performs reading, searching, and posting actions directly through the command line for a vendor-neutral workflow.

What is the best way to look up Twitter users and followers from the command line?

The best way to look up Twitter users and followers from the command line is using the x-cli with local API credentials. This Skill enables secure user lookups, follower searches, and following list retrieval directly within your terminal environment.

How do I configure x-cli credentials for Twitter API automation?

To configure x-cli credentials for Twitter API automation, install x-cli with uv and place your five API credentials in the ~/.config/x-cli/.env file. This local environment setup securely stores your tokens for subsequent terminal-based social media workflows.