Are there any external dependencies required?

Yes, the skill requires FFmpeg for video processing and Playwright (with Chromium) for capturing high-quality tweet screenshots.

Can I use it for private or protected Twitter accounts?

Yes, by using the --browser firefox or --cookies flags, the skill can utilize your existing browser session to access tweets from protected accounts.

Does this skill support both light and dark mode tweets?

Yes, the skill automatically detects the tweet's theme and matches the vertical canvas background color accordingly for a seamless look.

What video resolution and format does it output?

It generates standard 1080x1920 (9:16 aspect ratio) MP4 files using H.264 video and AAC audio, optimized for mobile-first platforms.

Can I customize the layout of the final reel?

Absolutely; you can specify the tweet position (top, center, or bottom) and adjust the padding to fit your specific creative needs.

Twitter to Reel Converter

Name: Twitter to Reel Converter
Author: bossjones

bybossjones

Social Media Management

Transforms Twitter/X posts into high-quality, 9:16 vertical video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

About

The twitter-to-reel skill automates the repurposing of Twitter/X content for vertical video platforms. It captures high-resolution screenshots of tweets, intelligently detects the UI theme to match background colors, and overlays video media onto a standardized 1080x1920 canvas. This tool is essential for creators and social media managers looking to scale their cross-platform presence by converting static or video-based tweets into professional, platform-ready vertical clips with consistent branding and layout.

Key Features

0 GitHub stars
Automated 9:16 vertical video composition for Reels and TikTok
High-resolution tweet screenshotting using headless Playwright technology
Seamless integration with twitter-media-downloader for automated asset fetching
Intelligent light/dark mode detection for matching background aesthetics
Customizable tweet positioning (top, center, bottom) and padding

Use Cases

Repurposing viral Twitter threads into engaging Instagram Reels or TikToks
Automating social media content workflows for brand and creator accounts
Creating professional vertical video previews of video-based tweets for cross-platform promotion

About

Key Features

0 GitHub stars
Automated 9:16 vertical video composition for Reels and TikTok
High-resolution tweet screenshotting using headless Playwright technology
Seamless integration with twitter-media-downloader for automated asset fetching
Intelligent light/dark mode detection for matching background aesthetics
Customizable tweet positioning (top, center, bottom) and padding

Use Cases

Repurposing viral Twitter threads into engaging Instagram Reels or TikToks
Automating social media content workflows for brand and creator accounts
Creating professional vertical video previews of video-based tweets for cross-platform promotion