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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