# 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".

- Skill: `shannhk/viral-x-posts` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add shannhk/viral-x-posts`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/shannhk/viral-x-posts/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: shannhk (https://skillmd.com/u/shannhk)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/shannhk/viral-x-posts

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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

1. **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
2. **Determine format** — Single tweet, thread, or media post
3. **Select formula** — Load [references/formulas.md](references/formulas.md) and pick the best-fit template
4. **Draft the post** — Apply the template with the user's topic, voice, and specifics
5. **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.