Is a paid API key required to use the bird skill?

No, bird can function using your local browser cookies, though it also supports the Sweetistics API as an alternative engine if preferred.

Can I post tweets automatically using this skill?

Yes, you can use the tweet and reply commands. However, the skill is configured to request user confirmation before any post is published to ensure accuracy.

Does bird support reading long threads?

Yes, the 'bird thread' command is specifically designed to fetch and display entire conversation chains from a single tweet URL or ID.

How do I authenticate the bird skill with my X account?

You can authenticate by using your existing browser cookies from Chrome or Firefox (default), or by providing a Sweetistics API key for programmatic access.

Bird X/Twitter CLI

Name: Bird X/Twitter CLI
Author: clawdbot

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Social Media Management

Manages X/Twitter interactions directly from the terminal, allowing users to read, search, and post content seamlessly.

About

The bird skill integrates the powerful bird CLI tool into your AI environment, enabling frictionless interaction with X (formerly Twitter). It allows you to retrieve individual tweets, explore full conversation threads, and perform complex searches without switching contexts. Additionally, it supports posting new updates and replies, using either your existing browser cookies or the Sweetistics API for authentication, making it an essential tool for developers who need to stay connected or monitor social data while they work.

Key Features

1,921 GitHub stars
Integration with Sweetistics API for professional-grade access
Read individual tweets and expanded conversation threads
Search X with customizable query parameters and result counts
Support for multiple auth sources including Chrome/Firefox cookies
Post new tweets and replies with built-in user confirmation

Use Cases

Automating social media updates or project announcements from the CLI
Researching specific topics or troubleshooting via X's public discourse
Monitoring real-time developer sentiment or technical news while coding

About

Key Features

1,921 GitHub stars
Integration with Sweetistics API for professional-grade access
Read individual tweets and expanded conversation threads
Search X with customizable query parameters and result counts
Support for multiple auth sources including Chrome/Firefox cookies
Post new tweets and replies with built-in user confirmation

Use Cases

Automating social media updates or project announcements from the CLI
Researching specific topics or troubleshooting via X's public discourse
Monitoring real-time developer sentiment or technical news while coding