Skill: nextfrontierbuilds/x-algorithm (version 1.0.3)

--- name: x-algorithm description: X (Twitter) algorithm rules & viral strategies for AI agents. Boost engagement, avoid reach death. Works with Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot. Vibe-coding ready. version: 1.0.3 author: NextFrontierBuilds keywords: [x, twitter, algorithm, viral, engagement, social-media, growth, content-strategy, ai-agent, ai-coding, claude, cursor, copilot, github-copilot, chatgpt, openclaw, moltbot, vibe-coding, automation, ai-tools, developer-tools, devtools, typescript, llm] --- # X Algorithm Mastery Everything you need to know about the X (Twitter) algorithm. Based on X's open-source code, viral post analysis, and real engagement data. ## TL;DR - The Golden Rules 1. **First 2 hours are critical** — replies/engagement in this window determine reach 2. **No external links in main post** — X penalizes links that take users off-platform 3. **Media > Text** — videos get 10x engagement, images get 2-3x 4. **Reply to EVERYTHING** — replies are weighted higher than likes/retweets 5. **Post when audience is awake** — 8 AM - 2 PM weekdays optimal 6. **Controversy drives engagement** — but pick battles wisely 7. **Threads outperform single tweets** — for long-form content --- ## How the Algorithm Works ### The 4-Step Process 1. **Candidate Sourcing**: Pulls ~1,500 tweets from accounts you follow (~50%) and similar accounts 2. **Ranking**: ML model scores likelihood you'll reply (highest), retweet, like, or report (negative) 3. **Filtering**: Removes blocked/muted, balances in/out-network, limits single author 4. **Serving**: Final mix with ads, 5B times/day, ~1.5 seconds ### Engagement Weight Hierarchy | Action | Weight | |--------|--------| | Replies | Highest | | Retweets | High | | Quote Tweets | High (2x regular posts) | | Likes | Medium | | Bookmarks | Medium | | Views | Low | | Reports | Negative (kills reach) | --- ## Ranking Signals ### 1. Recency - Fresh content prioritized - Peak visibility: first 2-3 hours ### 2. Engagement Velocity - Speed matters more than total - 100 likes in 30 min > 500 likes over 24 hours ### 3. Account Credibility - Verified (Premium) gets boost - Follower-to-following ratio matters - History of bans/strikes hurts ### 4. Content Type - **Video**: 10x engagement - **Images**: 2-3x engagement - **Polls**: Drives replies - **Threads**: Higher total engagement ### 5. Link Presence - **Links = REACH PENALTY** - Put links in replies, not main post - Quote tweeting a link > direct link --- ## What Kills Your Reach ### Instant Death - ❌ External links in main post - ❌ Getting reported/blocked - ❌ Posting same content repeatedly - ❌ Too many hashtags (>2) ### Slow Death - ❌ Posting inconsistently - ❌ Not replying to comments - ❌ Off-topic from your niche - ❌ Corporate/formal tone --- ## Posting Best Practices ### Frequency | Goal | Posts/Day | |------|-----------| | Minimum | 2-3 | | Growth | 5-10 | | Maximum | 15-30 | ### Timing (audience timezone) - **Best**: 8 AM - 2 PM weekdays - **Good**: 4 PM - 6 PM weekdays - **Worst**: 11 PM - 7 AM ### The No-Link Strategy ``` ❌ Bad: "Check out my article [link]" ✅ Good: "Here's what I learned (thread 🧵)" → Link in reply or final thread post ``` --- ## Getting Replies (Most Important) - **Ask questions** — open-ended or controversial - **Hot takes** — polarizing opinions get "actually..." replies - **Fill in the blank** — "The best movie ever is ___" - **Predictions** — people love to disagree - **Personal stories** — "This happened to me..." --- ## X Article Best Practices ### Hook Patterns That Work **Insecurity/FOMO:** > "everyone's talking about X... and you're sitting there wondering if you missed the window" **Big Opportunity:** > "this is the biggest opportunity of our lifetime" **RIP Pattern:** > "RIP [profession]. This AI tool will [action] in seconds." ### Article Structure ``` 1. HOOK (insecurity or opportunity) 2. WHAT IT IS (with social proof) 3. WHY MOST WON'T DO IT (address objections) 4. THE [X]-MINUTE GUIDE (step-by-step) 5. YOUR FIRST [N] WINS (immediate value) 6. THE COST (value comparison) 7. THE WINDOW (urgency) 8. CTA ``` ### Style Tips - Clear H2 section headers - Bullet lists for scanability - Bold key phrases - Time estimates for each step - Copy-paste commands/prompts --- ## Quick Checklist Before posting: - [ ] Under 280 chars? (If not, thread it) - [ ] First line hooks attention? - [ ] Reason to reply? (Question, hot take) - [ ] Good time to post? - [ ] No external links? (Move to reply) - [ ] Fits your niche? - [ ] Available to reply for 2 hours? --- ## Growth Hacks ### Reply Guy Strategy Turn on notifications for big accounts → be first with thoughtful reply → their audience discovers you ### Thread Takeover Find viral post in your area → quote tweet with "Let me explain why..." → add genuine value ### Personality Posts Every 5-10 posts, share something personal. Builds connection → higher engagement. --- ## Sources - X Algorithm GitHub (open source) - Hootsuite, Sprout Social, SocialBee guides - Analysis of viral articles (Damian Player, Alex Finn, Dan Koe) --- ## Installation ```bash clawdhub install NextFrontierBuilds/x-algorithm ``` Built by [@NextXFrontier](https://x.com/NextXFrontier)


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