Automate X (Twitter) content creation and posting via browser automation to bypass expensive API fees.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install x-automation
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-automation 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 (Twitter) Automation Skill?
This skill empowers developers and creators to manage their X presence without the prohibitive $200/month API costs associated with the platform's developer tier. By leveraging browser automation, it navigates the platform just like a human user, scraping trending topics and generating high-engagement content tailored to specific niches like crypto and Web3. It is a core addition to the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, focusing on cost-efficiency and natural interaction patterns that simulate human browsing.
Unlike traditional API-based tools, this skill uses real browser sessions to persist logins and interact with the UI directly. This approach allows for advanced features like personalized trend scraping from the For You feed, which is often restricted on lower-tier API plans. It provides a robust framework for those looking to scale their social presence through the power of Openclaw Skills while maintaining a natural, non-automated appearance.
X (Twitter) Automation Skill Use Cases
- Automated trend monitoring to stay updated on crypto, Web3, and tech news.
- Generating AI-driven tweet ideas based on real-time data from your personalized X feed.
- Scheduling a pipeline of posts to maintain a consistent social media presence across different time zones.
- Managing an approval queue for AI-generated content to ensure brand safety before going live.
How X (Twitter) Automation Skill Works
- The agent initiates a session and navigates to the X explore page via a controlled browser instance.
- It scrapes and analyzes current trending topics from the For You tab to gather context.
- Integrated AI models process these trends to generate 3-5 tweet ideas in a specific, customizable voice.
- Generated tweets are stored in a JSON-based queue for the user to review, edit, or approve.
- Upon approval, the skill uses Playwright-based automation to post content with human-like delays and mouse movements.
X (Twitter) Automation Skill Setup
To get started with this skill, navigate to your local workspace and install the necessary dependencies:
cd ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/x-automation
npm install
Ensure you are logged into your account within the OpenClaw browser session. Since this skill relies on browser persistence rather than API keys, keeping the session active is essential for seamless automation using Openclaw Skills.
X (Twitter) Automation Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its operation through a structured data/ directory to manage state and history:
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
latest-trends.json |
Stores the most recent scraped topics and hashtags for AI context. |
approved-queue.json |
Contains tweets that have been validated and are ready for posting. |
tweet-history.json |
Maintains a log of all successfully posted content and their timestamps. |
X (Twitter) Automation Skill Advanced Features
- Cron job integration for fully autonomous 24/7 posting schedules based on millisecond intervals.
- Advanced anti-detection mechanisms including non-headless browsing and randomized interaction delays.
- Customizable content strategy settings via SOUL.md to refine the agent's opinionated tone.
- Multi-stage approval workflows that can be integrated with external messaging platforms like Telegram.
- Automated queue management that prevents over-posting by adhering to strict daily limits.
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