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Viral X Posts by shannhk — Agent Skill

Name: Viral X Posts
Author: shannhk

Viral X Posts

Write viral X/Twitter posts using 23 proven plug-and-play formulas optimized for the 2025-2026 algorithm. Covers single tweets, threads, engagement bait, and media-enhanced formats. Use when the user asks to: write a tweet, draft an X post, create a thread, write viral content for Twitter/X, craft a hook, create engagement posts, write social media copy for X, brainstorm tweet ideas, or optimize existing tweets for virality. Also triggers on: "make this go viral", "tweet this", "X post", "Twitter thread", "write a banger tweet", "social media post".

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Viral X Post Creator

Write high-performing X/Twitter posts using research-backed, algorithm-optimized formulas.

Algorithm Context (2025-2026)

Replies = 13.5x–27x the weight of likes
Profile click + engagement = 24x a like
2+ minutes dwell time = 22x a like
Images/video get algorithmic boost over text-only
First 30–60 minutes of engagement determines viral trajectory
Reply to comments within 30 min (75x boost for reply-to-reply)

Workflow

Clarify the goal — Ask what the user wants to achieve:
- Brand awareness / followers → Story Hook, Earned Secret, Named Framework
- Engagement / replies → Fill-in-the-Blank, This or That, Polls, Advice Request
- Authority / thought leadership → Contrarian Take, Hot Take, Bold Statement
- Provide value / teach → Value Thread, Curated Resources, Case Study
- Shareability / relatability → Relatable Observation, Question Hook
Determine format — Single tweet, thread, or media post
Select formula — Load references/formulas.md and pick the best-fit template
Draft the post — Apply the template with the user's topic, voice, and specifics
Polish — Apply the critical rules below

Format Selection Quick Guide

Goal	Best Formats
Max replies	Fill-in-the-Blank, This or That, Polls, Incomplete List, Advice Request
Max reach	Contrarian Take, Story Hook, Earned Secret, 7-Part Thread
Authority	Named Framework, Case Study, Data Visualization, Earned Secret
Shareability	Relatable Observation, Screenshot Proof, Curated Resources
Followers	7-Part Thread, Curated Resources, "X Things I Wish I Knew"

Critical Rules

Keep tweets under 250 characters when possible; under 200 is better
Use specific numbers ("12,487 followers" not "lots of followers")
Threads: 4–8 tweets, visuals every 3–4 tweets
No links in main tweets (algorithm dislikes them) — put links in replies
1–2 hashtags max; more triggers spam filters
2–3 high-quality posts/day beats 10 mediocre ones
Repost successful content 2–4 weeks later

References

formulas.md — All 23 formats with templates, psychology, and examples. Load when drafting posts.
cheatsheet.md — 15 copy-paste hook openers, weekly posting rhythm. Load for quick inspiration or scheduling.

---name: viral-x-postsdescription: Write viral X/Twitter posts using 23 proven plug-and-play formulas optimized for the 2025-2026 algorithm. Covers single tweets, threads, engagement bait, and media-enhanced formats. Use when the user asks to: write a tweet, draft an X post, create a thread, write viral content for Twitter/X, craft a hook, create engagement posts, write social media copy for X, brainstorm tweet ideas, or optimize existing tweets for virality. Also triggers on: "make this go viral", "tweet this", "X post", "Twitter thread", "write a banger tweet", "social media post".---# Viral X Post CreatorWrite high-performing X/Twitter posts using research-backed, algorithm-optimized formulas.## Algorithm Context (2025-2026)- Replies = 13.5x–27x the weight of likes- Profile click + engagement = 24x a like- 2+ minutes dwell time = 22x a like- Images/video get algorithmic boost over text-only- First 30–60 minutes of engagement determines viral trajectory- Reply to comments within 30 min (75x boost for reply-to-reply)## Workflow1. **Clarify the goal** — Ask what the user wants to achieve: - Brand awareness / followers → Story Hook, Earned Secret, Named Framework - Engagement / replies → Fill-in-the-Blank, This or That, Polls, Advice Request - Authority / thought leadership → Contrarian Take, Hot Take, Bold Statement - Provide value / teach → Value Thread, Curated Resources, Case Study - Shareability / relatability → Relatable Observation, Question Hook2. **Determine format** — Single tweet, thread, or media post3. **Select formula** — Load [references/formulas.md](references/formulas.md) and pick the best-fit template4. **Draft the post** — Apply the template with the user's topic, voice, and specifics5. **Polish** — Apply the critical rules below## Format Selection Quick Guide| Goal | Best Formats ||------|-------------|| Max replies | Fill-in-the-Blank, This or That, Polls, Incomplete List, Advice Request || Max reach | Contrarian Take, Story Hook, Earned Secret, 7-Part Thread || Authority | Named Framework, Case Study, Data Visualization, Earned Secret || Shareability | Relatable Observation, Screenshot Proof, Curated Resources || Followers | 7-Part Thread, Curated Resources, "X Things I Wish I Knew" |## Critical Rules- Keep tweets under 250 characters when possible; under 200 is better- Use specific numbers ("12,487 followers" not "lots of followers")- Threads: 4–8 tweets, visuals every 3–4 tweets- No links in main tweets (algorithm dislikes them) — put links in replies- 1–2 hashtags max; more triggers spam filters- 2–3 high-quality posts/day beats 10 mediocre ones- Repost successful content 2–4 weeks later## References- **[formulas.md](references/formulas.md)** — All 23 formats with templates, psychology, and examples. Load when drafting posts.- **[cheatsheet.md](references/cheatsheet.md)** — 15 copy-paste hook openers, weekly posting rhythm. Load for quick inspiration or scheduling.

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