A specialized AI agent skill designed to transform raw drafts or briefs into high-performance, long-form X Articles using a rigorous 8-step optimization framework.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install x-article-editor
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 x-article-editor 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 X Article Editor?
The X Article Editor is a sophisticated content optimization tool within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem. It serves as both a writer and a critical editor, ensuring that long-form content on X meets the highest standards of engagement, readability, and authority. By leveraging a structured 8-step framework, the skill eliminates the guesswork in content creation, providing users with ready-to-publish articles and a detailed performance audit.
Whether you are starting from a rough outline or a finished draft, this skill refines your voice, sharpens your hooks, and optimizes your structure for the specific nuances of the X platform. This Openclaw Skills addition is essential for creators looking to maximize their reach and impact through professional-grade long-form writing without sacrificing their unique brand voice.
X Article Editor Use Cases
- Transforming rough notes or bulleted briefs into a polished 1,200 to 2,000 word X Article.
- Auditing existing long-form drafts to improve skimmability, hook strength, and overall engagement scores.
- Generating multiple title options (curiosity, value, contrarian) to test for the best performance.
- Identifying specific areas in a long text where visuals, screenshots, or data proof should be inserted for maximum impact.
How X Article Editor Works
- The user provides an input which can be either a draft article (Edit Mode) or a short brief with a topic and inspiration (Write-from-brief Mode).
- The skill initiates Step 1 (WRITE) where it generates the full article content under the heading === FINAL ARTICLE (COPY/PASTE) ===, optimized for readability and engagement.
- The skill initiates Step 2 (REVIEW) where it runs a systematic audit against the 8-step framework, calculating a score out of 80.
- The AI identifies the top 3 critical fixes and provides a detailed analysis of each criterion, including before-and-after comparisons for hooks, voice, and structure.
- The final output is delivered as a ready-to-publish article followed by the comprehensive performance report.
X Article Editor Setup
To integrate this skill into your workflow, ensure your environment is configured for Openclaw Skills. Use the following steps to set up the article editor:
# Ensure your agent has access to the skill definition
cp x-article-editor.md ./skills/
# Ensure reference files are available in the local path
mkdir -p references
touch references/quick-prompts.md references/publishing-checklist.md
The skill relies on these reference files to maintain consistency across different content types and ensure pre-publishing standards are met.
X Article Editor Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Component | Description | Output Type |
|---|---|---|
| Final Article | The refined, high-engagement text ready for X. | Markdown Text |
| Performance Score | A cumulative score out of 80 (10 per framework step). | Numeric /80 |
| Framework Audit | Detailed breakdown of Purpose, Hook, Voice, and more. | Nested List |
| Visual Map | Strategic placement suggestions for images and embeds. | Indexed List |
| Critical Fixes | The top 3 highest-impact improvements for the draft. | Actionable List |
X Article Editor Advanced Features
- Scored Audit System: Automatically generates a performance score out of 80 based on professional copywriting principles.
- Dual-Mode Operation: Switch seamlessly between refining existing content and generating new articles from scratch.
- Proof Placeholder Generation: Automatically identifies where data or anecdotes are needed when source material is lean, maintaining claim integrity.
- Multi-Title Heuristics: Produces curiosity-based, value-driven, and contrarian title options for every piece of content.
- Visual Cadence Optimization: Suggests specific placements for visuals every 200 to 300 words to prevent reader fatigue.
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