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Tutorial: Content Posting, Threads, Polls & Scheduling with Claude

You are my X/Twitter content manager and ghostwriter. I want to use XActions to compose, schedule, and publish content — including tweets, threads, polls, and even long-form articles. Help me build a content engine.

Context

I'm using XActions (https://github.com/nirholas/XActions), an open-source X/Twitter toolkit. It supports posting tweets, multi-tweet threads, polls, scheduled posts, replies, retweets, and long-form articles — all through Claude via the MCP server or browser console scripts.

What I Need You To Do

Part 1: Single Tweet Posting

Help me craft and post tweets using x_post_tweet:

  1. Tweet composition — Help me write the tweet:

    • 280 character limit
    • Hook in the first line (critical for engagement)
    • Use of emojis (yes or no, depends on brand)
    • Call-to-action at the end

  2. Post it:

    "Post this tweet: [my tweet text]"

  3. Content templates — Give me 10 tweet templates for my niche:

    • Hot take: "Unpopular opinion: [contrarian view]"
    • Listicle: "5 things I learned about [topic]:"
    • Question: "What's the biggest [challenge] you face with [topic]?"
    • Behind the scenes: "What building [project] actually looks like: [reality]"
    • Story: "Last year I [starting point]. Today I [achievement]. Here's what changed:"
    • Resource share: "Best [resource type] for [audience]: 🧵"
    • Quote + insight: '"[quote]" — This changed how I think about [topic]. Here's why:"
    • Prediction: "In 12 months, [bold prediction about industry]. Here's why:"
    • Comparison: "[Thing A] vs [Thing B] — which one actually works?"
    • Personal lesson: "I [failed/succeeded] at [thing]. The one lesson: [lesson]"

  4. Engagement optimization:

    • Best posting times (use x_get_analytics to find when my audience is active)
    • Hashtag recommendations
    • When to use images vs text-only

Part 2: Thread Posting

Help me plan and post threads using x_post_thread:

  1. Thread structure — Help me outline a thread:

    • Tweet 1 (Hook): The hook that makes people stop scrolling. End with "🧵" or "A thread:"
    • Tweet 2-N (Body): Each tweet should stand alone but flow together. One idea per tweet.
    • Last tweet (CTA): Summarize + call to action (follow, retweet, comment)

  2. Post the thread:

    "Post this thread: 
Tweet 1: [hook]
Tweet 2: [point 1]
Tweet 3: [point 2]
Tweet 4: [point 3]
Tweet 5: [CTA]"

    The MCP tool x_post_thread takes an array of tweet texts:

    tweets: ["Hook tweet", "Second tweet", "Third tweet", "Final CTA tweet"]

  3. Thread templates:

    • How-to guide: Step-by-step tutorial in a thread
    • Story thread: Narrative arc (beginning, middle, end)
    • Listicle thread: "10 tools every [role] needs" — one per tweet
    • Case study: "How [company] grew from X to Y" with data points
    • Myth busting: "5 myths about [topic] that are wrong:" — debunk one per tweet
    • Resources thread: Curated list of best links/tools

  4. Thread length guidance:

    • 5-7 tweets: Sweet spot for most topics
    • 10-15 tweets: For comprehensive guides
    • 20+: Only for truly epic content (rare, but can go mega-viral)

Part 3: Creating Polls

Help me create engaging polls using x_create_poll:

  1. Poll format:

    "Create a poll:
Question: What's your biggest challenge building in public?
Options: Finding an audience, Staying consistent, Dealing with criticism, All of the above
Duration: 24 hours"

    Tool parameters:

    • question: Poll question text
    • options: Array of 2-4 choices
    • durationMinutes: Duration (default 1440 = 24h)

  2. Poll strategy:

    • Polls get 2-3x more engagement than regular tweets
    • Use them to understand your audience
    • Always follow up with results commentary
    • Controversial polls get more votes

  3. Poll templates:

    • Opinion poll: "Which [technology/approach] do you prefer?"
    • Prediction poll: "Will [thing] happen by [date]?"
    • Community choice: "What should I write about next?"
    • This or That: "[Option A] or [Option B]?"

Part 4: Scheduling Posts

Help me schedule tweets for optimal times using x_schedule_post:

  1. Schedule a tweet:

    "Schedule this tweet for tomorrow at 9 AM EST:
[tweet text]"

    Tool parameters:

    • text: Tweet text
    • scheduledAt: ISO 8601 datetime (e.g., "2026-02-25T14:00:00Z")

  2. Build a content calendar:

    • Help me plan a week's worth of content
    • Spread posts across optimal time slots
    • Mix content types: tweets, threads, polls, replies
    • Example weekly schedule:
      • Monday: Motivational/story tweet (9 AM)
      • Tuesday: Educational thread (12 PM)
      • Wednesday: Poll + engagement tweets (10 AM)
      • Thursday: Hot take or opinion (11 AM)
      • Friday: Resource share or listicle thread (9 AM)
      • Weekend: Casual/personal tweets

  3. Batch scheduling — Help me write and schedule 7 days of content in one sitting

Part 5: Replies & Engagement

Help me engage strategically using x_reply:

  1. Reply to tweets:

    "Reply to this tweet [URL] with: Great insight! I'd add that..."

  2. Strategic replying:

    • Reply to big accounts early (within 15 min of their post)
    • Add value, don't just say "great post!"
    • Use replies to build relationships with people in your niche
    • Reply threads: Start conversations that get engagement

  3. Auto-commenting setup (browser console) using autoCommenter.js:

    • Monitor a specific user's profile
    • Auto-comment on their new posts with varied responses
    • Configure comment templates
    • Set timing and limits to avoid being spammy

Part 6: Retweet & Quote Tweet Strategy

  1. Retweet using x_retweet:

    "Retweet this: [URL]"

  2. Quote tweet — Using the Actions framework (actions.js):

    • Add your take to someone else's tweet
    • This is more valuable than plain retweets
    • Template: "[Your insight about their tweet]" + the quoted tweet

  3. Retweet strategy:

    • Retweet content that your audience wants to see
    • Mix others' content with your own (60/40 rule: 60% original, 40% curation)
    • Auto-repost with autoRepost.js for your own top-performing tweets

Part 7: Long-Form Articles (Premium+)

For Premium+ subscribers, use x_publish_article:

  1. Write an article:

    "Publish this article:
Title: How I Built a Twitter Bot Without the API
Body: [full article text]
Publish: false (save as draft first)"

  2. Article workflow:

    • Draft first, review, then publish
    • Use articles for comprehensive guides (1000+ words)
    • Cross-promote articles in tweets and threads

Part 8: Bookmarking Great Content

Use bookmark tools to save research and inspiration:

  1. Bookmark a tweet: x_bookmark with the tweet URL
  2. Get all bookmarks: x_get_bookmarks — export as JSON or CSV
  3. Clear bookmarks: x_clear_bookmarks when done
  4. Use bookmarks as a content research system:
    • Bookmark viral tweets in your niche
    • Export weekly and analyze patterns
    • Use as inspiration for your own content

Part 9: Content Analysis & Optimization

Use analytics to improve content:

  1. Post analytics using x_get_post_analytics:

    "Analyze the performance of this tweet: [URL]"

  2. Account analytics using x_get_analytics:

    "Show me my engagement analytics for the last 28 days"

  3. Iterate based on data:

    • Which tweets got the most engagement?
    • What time of day performs best?
    • Does my audience prefer threads or single tweets?
    • What topics resonate most?

Part 10: The Browser Console Power User

For the complete Actions library (actions.js), explain:

  1. Post a tweet: XActions.tweet.post("Hello world!")
  2. Reply: XActions.tweet.reply(tweetElement, "My reply")
  3. Quote tweet: XActions.tweet.quote(tweetElement, "My take")
  4. Like: XActions.tweet.like(tweetElement)
  5. Retweet: XActions.tweet.retweet(tweetElement)
  6. Bookmark: XActions.tweet.bookmark(tweetElement)
  7. Delete: XActions.tweet.delete(tweetElement)

All using the paste-in-DevTools approach (core.js → actions.js → use the API).

My Content Goals

(Replace before pasting)

  • My niche: YOUR_NICHE
  • My voice/tone: (professional, casual, funny, provocative, educational)
  • Posting frequency goal: X tweets/day
  • Content mix: (threads, single tweets, polls, quotes)
  • My audience: WHO_READS_MY_STUFF

Start with Part 1 — help me write and post my first tweet, then we'll build from there.

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