An advanced automation tool for posting content, images, and scheduled updates to the Threads platform using browser-based API sequences.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install threads-poster
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install threads-poster using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Threads Poster?
The Threads Poster skill is a robust solution for developers looking to automate social media engagement without the lengthy approval processes of official APIs. By leveraging the HTTP Browser API, this skill allows AI agents to navigate the Threads web interface, perform authentication, and execute posting workflows just like a human user. It is a core component for anyone building modern social media automation workflows within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
This skill is particularly valuable for its ability to handle complex UI interactions, such as clicking specific selectors, typing content into data containers, and uploading media. It provides a bridge between AI-generated content and platform-specific delivery, ensuring that your digital presence remains active and optimized for the latest platform algorithms.
Threads Poster Use Cases
- Automated distribution of AI-generated insights and text-based threads.
- Scheduling posts for peak engagement times to maximize reach.
- Managing multiple Threads profiles through automated browser sessions.
- Visual content automation by uploading images generated by secondary AI agents.
How Threads Poster Works
- The AI agent initiates a request to a browser worker via a POST request containing the target URL and a sequence of actions.
- The system navigates to the Threads login page and performs authentication using provided credentials or stored session cookies.
- The skill identifies specific UI selectors, such as the Create button and the text input area, to prepare the post.
- Text and media content are injected into the browser DOM using high-level automation commands like type and upload.
- The final post is submitted via a click action on the post-button selector, followed by a verification screenshot to confirm success.
Threads Poster Setup
To begin using this skill within the Openclaw Skills framework, configure your environment variables and use the following sequence structure:
export MOLTBOT_URL="https://your-worker.workers.dev"
export CDP_SECRET="your-secret"
# Execute a post sequence
curl -X POST "${MOLTBOT_URL}/browser/sequence?secret=${CDP_SECRET}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"url": "https://threads.net",
"actions": [
{"type": "waitForSelector", "selector": "[aria-label=\"Create\"]"},
{"type": "click", "selector": "[aria-label=\"Create\"]"},
{"type": "type", "selector": "[data-contents=\"true\"]", "text": "Automated post via Openclaw Skills"},
{"type": "click", "selector": "[data-testid=\"post-button\"]"}
]
}'
Threads Poster Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Threads Poster skill organizes its operations through a structured sequence of actions and selector mapping. Below is the metadata taxonomy used:
| Key | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
url |
String | The target Threads URL (home, profile, or login). |
actions |
Array | A list of objects defining types like click, type, wait, or screenshot. |
selectors |
Object | Pre-defined CSS selectors for buttons (create, post, upload) and text areas. |
error_log |
Object | Capture of retry attempts and selector failure details. |
Threads Poster Advanced Features
- Algorithmic optimization strategies to target peak engagement hours (20:00-22:00 JST).
- Multi-agent integration with tools like Nano Banana Pro for automated image generation before posting.
- Sophisticated error handling with exponential backoff and manual intervention triggers for CAPTCHA challenges.
- Content security checks to ensure no sensitive credentials or API keys are leaked in public posts.
- Support for profile-specific navigation to maintain distinct brand identities across multiple accounts.
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