Best Claude Skills for X (Twitter) (2026)

Claude Skills (Agent Skills) are ready-made instruction sets that turn Claude into an assistant for X (Twitter): they write tweets and threads, plan content, prepare copy for X Ads, analyse the feed and help with outreach. This roundup covers the 10 most useful skills and MCP servers with verified links, including the official MCP from the X platform itself. We explain what each one does, how the official X API differs from scraping, and where to download all of it.

What Claude Skills are and why they matter for X (Twitter)

Agent Skills are an open standard of “skills” for Claude, introduced by Anthropic in autumn 2025. Technically, a skill is a folder with a SKILL.md file that describes exactly how the AI should carry out a specific task: how to write a punchy tweet, how to expand an idea into a thread, what hook to put in the first line and how to adapt the text to the character limit.

For work in X (formerly Twitter) this means three things:

1. Expertise out of the box. A skill with content rules already knows how to write a hook, when to break an idea into a thread and how to keep a publishing rhythm — you no longer have to compose long prompts every time.
2. Repeatability. A tweet, a thread or a series of posts is produced the same way every time — the result does not depend on how you happened to phrase the request today.
3. Speed. A 10-tweet thread, a week’s worth of posts or a set of headline variants is ready in minutes rather than hours.

Skills work in Claude Code and on claude.ai. The key nuance for X specifically is access to the platform. X has an official API (OAuth), but it is paid: the free tier is heavily limited, and any serious work quickly runs into the paid plans. There are also tools built on scraping — they bypass payment, but they break X’s rules and risk getting the account banned. Below we honestly flag which tool takes which route.

How to connect a skill or MCP for X: 3 ways

Way 1. A folder of skills (the simplest)

Content skills are just a set of files. Clone the repository and copy the skill you need into your personal folder — it will then be available across all projects:

git clone https://github.com/coreyhaines31/marketingskills
cp -r marketingskills/skills/social ~/.claude/skills/

Way 2. An MCP server for access to X

To have Claude publish tweets and read the feed, connect an MCP server. Official servers need X API keys (from the X developer portal); scraping tools use authorisation via your session:

export X_API_KEY="your_key"
export X_API_SECRET="your_secret"
# then register the server in the Claude config

Way 3. Team work

For a team, skills go into .claude/skills/ inside the project — that way they are committed to the repository and available to everyone. MCP servers are configured separately in the Claude config. Keep keys and tokens in environment variables, not in the prompt text.

Top 10 Claude skills and MCPs for X in 2026

We rated them by three criteria: relevance to X, reliability (official API vs scraping, licence) and maturity. We included scraping tools for the sake of a complete picture, but with a clear warning — for client work, use the official API.

1. xdevplatform/xmcp — the official X MCP server

What it does: the official MCP server from the X platform itself (the @XDevelopers organisation, developer.x.com). It wraps the X API with full OAuth — publishing, reading and interaction. This is the canonical, first-party option: if you need ToS-compliant work with X directly from Claude, start here. Note: you need an X developer account on a paid plan, and no licence is stated in the repository — check the terms.

Where to download: github.com/xdevplatform/xmcp (800+ stars). Connects as an MCP server with OAuth to your X app.

2. coreyhaines31/marketingskills — tweets, threads and content

What it does: the most popular marketing library for Claude. The social skill has a dedicated block for X/Twitter: post templates, platform limits, the short format, social listening. It is the strongest starting point for organic content. Important: X is one of several platforms, and the skill writes and plans copy but does not publish it to the account itself.

Where to download: github.com/coreyhaines31/marketingskills (39,000+ stars, MIT). Copied into your skills folder.

3. Hao0321/claude-skill-social-post — publishing and content plan

What it does: a skill that learns your tone of voice and publishes posts to Facebook, Instagram, Threads and X, as well as building a 14-day content calendar. The set includes a dedicated reference for X. Handy when you need to cover the full cycle — from idea to publishing across several networks at once. Here X is one of 4 platforms; publishing relies on your connected accounts.

Where to download: github.com/Hao0321/claude-skill-social-post (550+ stars, MIT). Copied into ~/.claude/skills/.

4. AgriciDaniel/claude-ads — X Ads audit

What it does: a comprehensive kit for auditing paid advertising across 12 platforms, including advertising on X. It breaks down the ad account, gives an assessment and a list of fixes, plus the advertising maths. Useful when you run X Ads and want to quickly understand what to improve. Here X Ads is one of 12 platforms; this is an audit and recommendations, not campaign launching.

Where to download: github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-ads (7,000+ stars, MIT). Installed as a skill in Claude Code.

5. EnesCinr/twitter-mcp — publishing tweets and search

What it does: the most popular dedicated Twitter MCP: it publishes tweets and searches posts through the official Twitter API. A simple, proven way to give Claude hands in X without extra baggage. You need X API keys (paid tiers apply); the project is stable, though it is not updated very often.

Where to download: github.com/EnesCinr/twitter-mcp (400+ stars, MIT). Connects as an MCP server (npx).

6. runesleo/x-reader — reading and monitoring the feed

What it does: a universal MCP for reading content from 10+ platforms, including X/Twitter. It fetches and parses posts — handy for competitive intelligence, topic monitoring and gathering references. It is a read-only tool: it does not publish to X, but it helps Claude “see” real posts on a topic.

Where to download: github.com/runesleo/x-reader (900+ stars, MIT). Connects as an MCP server.

7. crazyrabbitLTC/mcp-twitter-server — extended work via the API

What it does: a multi-function Twitter MCP on the official API: publishing, reading, interaction with posts. A broader tool set than the basic servers, for when you need not only to tweet but also to work with the feed and conversations. You need X API keys (paid tiers); the project is younger than EnesCinr, so test it on non-critical tasks.

Where to download: github.com/crazyrabbitLTC/mcp-twitter-server (MIT). Connects as an MCP server.

8. adhikasp/mcp-twikit — Twitter without the official API (⚠ ToS)

What it does: a Twitter MCP built on the twikit library, which works through your authorised session (cookie) rather than the official API. It is appealing because it bypasses X’s paid tiers. A big caveat: this is unofficial scraping that breaks X’s rules and risks getting the account banned. Fine for experiments — perhaps — but for client work, official servers are better.

Where to download: github.com/adhikasp/mcp-twikit (230+ stars, MIT). Connects as an MCP server.

9. nirholas/XActions — automation without API fees (⚠ ToS)

What it does: a “full X automation toolkit”: scrapers, an MCP server and a CLI with a promise of “no API fees” — auto-following, likes, comments, data collection. Technically powerful, but this is scraping and bot automation outside X’s rules: a high likelihood of getting the account banned. We list it for the sake of a complete picture — with a clear warning about the risks.

Where to download: github.com/nirholas/XActions (380+ stars). Check the licence and the risks before use.

10. kostja94/marketing-skills — Twitter Cards and the foundation

What it does: a large library (160+ skills). Honestly: the X-specific fit here is narrow — the relevant match is the twitter-cards skill (Twitter Card markup for correct link previews in X), not posting or growth. Useful if you want your links to unfold nicely in the feed; for content and advertising, take the tools above.

Where to download: github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills (730+ stars, MIT). Copied into your skills folder.

A few more tools worth watching

• GenAIwithMS/twitter-mcp (MIT) — a fresh MCP on the official API: publishing, image uploads, search.
• vidhupv/x-mcp (MIT) — creates tweet drafts directly in Claude Desktop through the Twitter API.
• ryanmac/agent-twitter-client-mcp (MIT) — built on the agent-twitter-client library (cookie authorisation) → scraping, ToS risk; actively updated.
• ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills (67,000+ stars) — a curated catalogue of skills: an entry point when you are looking for a new tool for a specific task.

For visuals for X (tweet cards, thread covers, reports) the universal official Anthropic skills work well — canvas-design for images and pptx/xlsx for content plans and reports. They have no dedicated preset for X.

Comparison table: which tool for which task

How to choose your first tool for your tasks

• You need ToS-compliant publishing — xdevplatform/xmcp (official) or EnesCinr/twitter-mcp.
• You want strong tweets and threads without an API — coreyhaines31/marketingskills with the social skill.
• You publish to several networks at once — Hao0321/claude-skill-social-post with a content plan.
• You run X Ads — AgriciDaniel/claude-ads for an account audit.
• You analyse competitors and a topic — runesleo/x-reader for reading.

If you are interested in Claude skills for other networks, see our roundups of Claude skills for LinkedIn and Claude skills for Instagram, and for a broader overview — Claude skills for an SMM specialist.

Security, API pricing and X’s rules: what to pay attention to

1. The X API is paid. The free tier is heavily limited (mostly writing, little reading). The paid plans (Basic, Pro and above) are noticeably more expensive, and any serious analytics or search quickly runs into them. Plan your budget in advance.
2. Scraping breaks X’s rules. Tools built on twikit, agent-twitter-client or custom scrapers (adhikasp, ryanmac, nirholas) bypass payment but operate outside X’s Terms of Service — this is a risk of getting the account banned. For client accounts — only the official API.
3. Be careful with bot automation. Mass auto-following, likes and comments can trigger restrictions or a ban. Respect the rate limits and post in a human way.
4. Tokens go in environment variables. Store keys and access tokens in the config or in environment variables, not in the prompt text. Read SKILL.md before installing.

Questions and answers about Claude skills for X

What are Claude Skills (Agent Skills)?

They are an open standard of “skills” for Claude: a folder with a SKILL.md file that contains instructions the AI follows to carry out a specific task — write a tweet, expand a thread, generate headline variants or plan content. Skills connect to Claude Code and claude.ai and activate automatically when a task matches the skill’s description.

How much does the X API cost?

The X API has a limited free tier (mostly publishing, minimal reading), followed by the paid Basic, Pro and Enterprise plans — from moderate to very high monthly amounts. For meaningful analytics, search and large-scale work the free tier is usually not enough. The skills and MCP servers themselves are mostly free (open source), but access to the X API is paid for separately.

Is it safe to use scraping tools?

Scraping X (twikit, agent-twitter-client and the like) bypasses the API fee but breaks X’s Terms of Service and risks getting the account banned. For personal experiments on a test account it is possible, but for client work use the official X API — it is the only ToS-compliant route.

Which tool for X should you choose first?

If you need publishing “by the rules” — the official xdevplatform/xmcp or EnesCinr/twitter-mcp. If you first want copy and threads without setting up the API — coreyhaines31/marketingskills with the social skill. The strongest combination: the MCP publishes the tweet, the content skill writes the text and splits the thread by a proven scheme.

Do you need to know how to code to use skills?

No. Installing a skill comes down to copying a folder or a single command, and after that you talk to Claude in ordinary language. MCP servers need a little more setup (X API keys, config), but that is a one-off operation.

How does a skill differ from an MCP server?

An MCP server gives Claude access to external data and tools (for example, the X API — publishing tweets, search, the feed), while a skill is a methodology: instructions on how exactly to carry out a task. The strongest pairings come from a combination: the MCP publishes the tweet, the skill writes the text and splits the thread by a proven scheme.

Will Claude skills replace an SMM specialist for X?

No — they change the structure of the work. Skills take over the routine: first drafts of tweets and threads, the content plan, reports, feed analysis. Strategy, understanding the audience, the brand tone and the final decisions stay with the specialist. A specialist with skills simply runs more accounts, and does so better.