# Settings Privacy

> Manages X/Twitter account settings and privacy controls including protected tweets, muted words, content filtering, notification preferences, and account configuration. Use when changing privacy settings, managing muted words, or configuring account preferences.

- Skill: `nirholas/settings-privacy` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add nirholas/settings-privacy`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/nirholas/settings-privacy/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: Apache-2.0
- Author: nirholas (https://skillmd.com/u/nirholas)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nirholas/settings-privacy

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# Settings & Privacy

Browser console scripts for managing X/Twitter account settings and privacy controls.

## Script Selection

| Script | File | Purpose |
|--------|------|---------|
| Settings Manager | `src/settingsManager.js` | Account settings, privacy, content preferences |
| Muted Words | `src/manageMutedWords.js` | Bulk add, remove, and manage muted words/phrases |
| Mass Unblock | `src/massUnblock.js` | Clear blocked accounts |
| Mass Unmute | `src/massUnmute.js` | Clear muted accounts |

## Settings Manager

**File:** `src/settingsManager.js`

Manages account settings: privacy controls, content filtering, notification preferences, and account configuration.

### How to Use
1. Navigate to `x.com/settings`
2. Open DevTools (F12) -> Console
3. Paste the script -> Enter

## Muted Words Manager

**File:** `src/manageMutedWords.js`

Bulk add or remove muted words and phrases to filter unwanted content from timeline, notifications, and search.

### How to Use
1. Navigate to `x.com/settings/muted_keywords`
2. Open DevTools (F12) -> Console
3. Paste the script -> Enter

### Configuration

```javascript
const CONFIG = {
  wordsToMute: ['spam', 'giveaway', 'follow for follow'],
  duration: 'forever',    // 'forever', '24h', '7d', '30d'
  muteFrom: 'everyone',   // 'everyone' or 'people_you_dont_follow'
};
```

## DOM Selectors

| Element | Selector |
|---------|----------|
| Toggle switch | `[data-testid="settingsSwitch"]` |
| Protected toggle | `[data-testid="protectedTweets"]` |
| Settings nav | `a[href="/settings"]` |
| Muted keywords | `a[href="/settings/muted_keywords"]` |
| Confirmation dialog | `[data-testid="confirmationSheetConfirm"]` |

## Settings Pages

| Setting | URL | Description |
|---------|-----|-------------|
| Protected tweets | `/settings/audience_and_tagging` | Only approved followers see posts |
| Muted words | `/settings/muted_keywords` | Filter content by keyword |
| Blocked accounts | `/settings/blocked/all` | View/manage blocked accounts |
| Muted accounts | `/settings/muted/all` | View/manage muted accounts |
| Content preferences | `/settings/content_preferences` | Sensitive content filters |
| Notifications | `/settings/notifications` | Notification filtering |
| Privacy and safety | `/settings/privacy_and_safety` | DM controls, discoverability |
| Account info | `/settings/your_twitter_data/account` | Email, phone, username |
| Download data | `/settings/download_your_data` | Request full data archive |

## Strategy Guide

### Locking down a new account
1. Navigate to `/settings/audience_and_tagging` -> enable Protected Tweets
2. Navigate to `/settings/privacy_and_safety` -> adjust DM settings
3. Run `src/manageMutedWords.js` to add spam filters
4. Navigate to `/settings/notifications` -> filter notifications from non-followers

### Cleaning up after spam attack
1. Run `src/massUnblock.js` to clear old blocks (make room for new ones)
2. Run `src/blockBots.js` on your followers page
3. Run `src/manageMutedWords.js` with spam keywords
4. Check `/settings/muted/all` and `/settings/blocked/all` for status

### Content creator setup
1. Keep Protected Tweets OFF (public account needed for growth)
2. Mute common spam keywords: giveaway, airdrop, DM me, follow back
3. Filter notifications to verified accounts or followers only
4. Enable sensitive content warnings if posting edgy content

## Notes
- Protected tweets: only approved followers can see posts
- Muted words filter content from timeline, notifications, and search
- Settings changes take effect immediately
- Some settings require password confirmation
- Download data request takes 24-48 hours to process
- Muted words support phrases, hashtags, and individual words