Write high-engagement Twitter/X threads via inference.sh CLI.
Quick Start
curl -fsSL https://cli.inference.sh | sh && infsh login
# Post a tweet
infsh app run x/post-create --input '{
"text": "I analyzed 1,000 landing pages.nn90% make the same 5 mistakes.nnHere are the fixes (with examples):nn🧵👇"
}'
Install note: The install script only detects your OS/architecture, downloads the matching binary from dist.inference.sh, and verifies its SHA-256 checksum. No elevated permissions or background processes. Manual install & verification available.
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)
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.nnHere are 10 things I wish someone told me on day 1:nn🧵"
}'
| 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.nnBut most founders treat it as an afterthought.nnThe fix:n→ Show 3 tiers (not 2, not 5)n→ Highlight the middle onen→ Annual toggle defaulted ONn→ Feature comparison below"
}'
# CTA tweet
infsh app run x/post-create --input '{
"text": "11/ That'''s the full playbook.nnTL;DR:n• Validate before buildingn• Launch ugly, iterate fastn• Pricing is positioningn• Talk to users weeklynnIf this was useful:n→ Retweet the first tweetn→ Follow me @username for moren→ Bookmark this thread"
}'
❌ 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.
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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