twitter-thread-creation

twitter-thread-creation

Twitter/X Thread Creation

Write high-engagement Twitter/X threads via inference.sh CLI.

Quick Start

Requires inference.sh CLI (infsh). Install instructions

infsh login

# Post a tweet
infsh app run x/post-create --input '{
  "text": "I analyzed 1,000 landing pages.\n\n90% make the same 5 mistakes.\n\nHere are the fixes (with examples):\n\n🧵👇"
}'

Character Limits

Element Limit

Tweet text 280 characters (free), 25,000 (Premium)

Thread length No limit (10-15 tweets is sweet spot)

Image alt text 1,000 characters

Quote tweet addition 280 characters

Reply 280 characters

Display name 50 characters

Thread Structure

The Anatomy

Tweet 1 (Hook):     Bold claim + "thread 🧵"
Tweet 2:            Context / why this matters
Tweet 3-9:          One point per tweet (numbered)
Tweet 10:           Summary or biggest takeaway
Tweet 11:           CTA (follow, retweet, bookmark)

Tweet 1: The Hook

This tweet lives or dies alone in the timeline. It must work WITHOUT the thread.

Hook Type Template

I did X + result "I analyzed 1,000 [things]. Here's what I found:"

Number + list "10 [topic] tips that [benefit]:"

Contrarian "Unpopular opinion: [bold take]"

Story opener "In 2019, I [dramatic event]. Here's what happened:"

How-to promise "How to [achieve outcome] (step by step):"

Surprising fact "[Stat that seems wrong]. Let me explain:"

# Post hook tweet
infsh app run x/post-create --input '{
  "text": "I spent 3 years building SaaS products.\n\nHere are 10 things I wish someone told me on day 1:\n\n🧵"
}'

Content Tweets (3-9)

Rule Why

One idea per tweet Clarity and retweetability

Number them (1/, 2/, etc.) Progress signal, easy to reference

Each tweet should stand alone People share individual tweets

Lead with the insight Don't bury the point

Use line breaks Visual breathing room

Include examples Abstract → concrete

# Content tweet with visual
infsh app run x/post-create --input '{
  "text": "3/ Your pricing page is the second most visited page on your site.\n\nBut most founders treat it as an afterthought.\n\nThe fix:\n→ Show 3 tiers (not 2, not 5)\n→ Highlight the middle one\n→ Annual toggle defaulted ON\n→ Feature comparison below"
}'

Closing Tweet

# CTA tweet
infsh app run x/post-create --input '{
  "text": "11/ That'\''s the full playbook.\n\nTL;DR:\n• Validate before building\n• Launch ugly, iterate fast\n• Pricing is positioning\n• Talk to users weekly\n\nIf this was useful:\n→ Retweet the first tweet\n→ Follow me @username for more\n→ Bookmark this thread"
}'

Formatting Rules

Tweet Formatting

❌ Dense:
"If you want to grow on Twitter you need to post consistently and engage with your audience while also making sure your content provides value to your followers."

✅ Formatted:
"Want to grow on Twitter?

3 non-negotiable rules:

→ Post daily (consistency > quality)
→ Reply to 20 accounts bigger than you
→ Every tweet must teach OR entertain

No shortcuts."

Symbols for Lists

Symbol Use For

→ Steps, actions, directions

• Bullet points, lists

— Asides, attributions

✅ Do's, positives

❌ Don'ts, negatives

1/ 2/ 3/ Numbered thread tweets

Line Break Strategy

Short sentence.
                    ← blank line
Short sentence.
                    ← blank line
Punchline.

Line breaks create pacing. Use them to control reading speed and emphasis.

Media in Threads

When to Add Images

Tweet Position Image Type Purpose

Hook (tweet 1) Eye-catching graphic Stop the scroll

Key points Screenshots, examples Evidence

Summary Infographic Shareable recap

# Generate thread header image
infsh app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{
  "html": "<div style=\"width:1200px;height:675px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f172a,#1e293b);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:60px;font-family:system-ui;color:white;text-align:center\"><div><h1 style=\"font-size:48px;font-weight:900;line-height:1.2;margin:0\">10 SaaS Pricing Mistakes<br>That Cost You Revenue</h1><p style=\"font-size:22px;opacity:0.5;margin-top:20px\">A thread 🧵</p></div></div>"
}'

# Generate screenshots for evidence
infsh app run infsh/agent-browser --input '{
  "url": "https://example.com/pricing",
  "action": "screenshot"
}'

Image Specs

Format Dimensions Max Size

Single image 1200 x 675 (16:9) recommended 5 MB

Two images 700 x 800 each 5 MB each

Four images 600 x 600 each 5 MB each

GIF 1280 x 1080 max 15 MB

Thread Types

Educational

1/ [Topic] explained simply:
2/ What is [concept]?
3/ Why it matters
4-8/ Key principles (numbered)
9/ Common mistakes
10/ Resources
11/ CTA

Story/Journey

1/ [Dramatic opener]
2/ Background/context
3-7/ Chronological events
8/ The turning point
9/ The lesson
10/ How to apply it
11/ CTA

Curation/List

1/ [Number] [things] every [audience] needs:
2-10/ One item per tweet with brief explanation
11/ CTA

Teardown/Analysis

1/ I analyzed [thing]. Here's what I found:
2/ The setup (what I looked at)
3-8/ Finding 1, 2, 3... with evidence
9/ The biggest surprise
10/ Takeaways
11/ CTA

Engagement Strategy

Action Timing Why

Post hook tweet Peak hours (8-10 AM, 12-1 PM your audience's TZ) Maximum initial visibility

Reply-chain the thread Immediately after hook Complete the thread

Pin the thread Right after posting Visitors see your best work

Engage with replies First 60 minutes Algorithm boost

Quote-tweet highlight Next day Second wave of visibility

Repost hook 1-2 weeks later Catch new followers

Repurposing to Thread

# Research source material
infsh app run tavily/search-assistant --input '{
  "query": "latest statistics on remote work productivity 2024"
}'

# Generate visual for the thread
infsh app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{
  "html": "<div style=\"width:1200px;height:675px;background:#0f172a;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:60px;font-family:system-ui;color:white\"><div><p style=\"font-size:20px;color:#38bdf8;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px\">Data Deep Dive</p><h1 style=\"font-size:52px;font-weight:900;margin:12px 0;line-height:1.2\">Remote Work in 2024:<br>What the Data Actually Says</h1></div></div>"
}'

Common Mistakes

Mistake Problem Fix

Weak hook tweet Thread dies at tweet 1 Use hook formulas — bold, specific, curiosity-driving

Too many tweets (20+) Readers drop off after 10-12 Sweet spot is 8-12 tweets

Multiple ideas per tweet Confusing, not retweetable One idea = one tweet

No numbers on tweets Hard to follow, no progress signal Always number: 1/, 2/, 3/

No images Threads with images get 2x engagement Add visuals to hook + key points

Thread only (no standalone) Miss the non-thread audience Post standalone tweets too, not just threads

No CTA at the end Missed follow/engagement opportunity Always ask to RT, follow, bookmark

Posting at wrong time Low initial engagement kills reach Post during your audience's peak hours

Wall of text tweets Nobody reads dense tweets Line breaks, symbols, short sentences

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