Twitter/X Thread Creation

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

Quick Start

Requires inference.sh CLI (belt). Install instructions

belt login

# Post a tweet
belt 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
belt 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
belt 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
belt 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
belt 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
belt 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
belt app run tavily/search-assistant --input '{
  "query": "latest statistics on remote work productivity 2024"
}'

# Generate visual for the thread
belt 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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