X (Twitter) Post

What This Agent Does

This Agent converts any URL, article, report, DataStream, or custom brief into X-ready posts that respect character limits, handle link length correctly, trim hashtags, normalize a single safe mention, and always return valid XML for reliable scheduling — even when inputs are blank, contradictory, or messy.

It’s tuned for X norms:

• Punchy hooks in the first line
• One clear idea per post (fragments allowed for punch)
• Tight character control (with link length counted at ~23 characters)
• Tasteful, optional use of emojis (off by default)
• Disciplined hashtags (0–4)
• Optional image handling (uploaded or AI-generated)

When to Use It

Perfect for:

• Breaking news updates (fast, factual, contextual)
• Driving clicks to articles/reports without getting cut off
• Announcing releases with crisp, professional framing
• Promoting events (what/when/where + urgency)
• Sparking replies with one strong, open-ended question

Use it when you need:

• Character-accurate posts that won’t get truncated
• Clean XML output for schedulers or APIs
• Smart defaults that enforce X etiquette

When Not to Use It

Avoid this Agent for:

• Other platforms (use the Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn Agents)
• Longform essays or multi-asset campaigns beyond a 5-post thread
• Heavily visual meme/emoji styles (the Agent defaults to professional)

Inputs & Configuration

Basic Configuration

Advanced Configuration

Brand Controls (Plain-English Rule)

• If you paste rules in Brand Guidelines, the Agent follows them first (they override everything).
• If guidelines are empty, it uses Brand Voice.
• If no voice, it uses Desired Tone.
• If none are set, defaults to concise, confident, direct (X-appropriate professional style).

Composition Rules

• Hook first: lead with the key info or tension.
• One clear idea per post; fragments okay for impact.
• Structure: prefer one compact paragraph; one optional line break is allowed.
• Assembly order:

1. Post text (include the single mention if enabled)
2. CTA (if any)
3. Link (if allowed and URL exists — counts ~23 chars)
4. Hashtags (end, ≤ HashtagLimit)

Audience shaping:

• Tech reporters → headline + number;
• Policy wonks → implication + action;
• Traders → speed + clarity;
• PMs → outcome + signal.

Hard constraints:

• No invented facts, no clickbait filler
• Strictly no em/en dashes (use -)
• Respect character targets and thread caps

Image Handling

You can either upload an image or generate one with the chosen Image Model.

Modes

Uploaded

• Attach your brand photo or graphic
• No AI image credits used
• The Agent provides a concise caption that ties the visual to the caption

AI-Generated

• The Agent creates a literal, realistic scene description for the selected Image Model
• The Agent always provides a caption
• Uses image credits and takes a little longer

Credits & Usage

• Text-only runs → lowest credit use.
• Uploaded images → no additional AI image credits.
• AI-generated images → consume image credits (slightly longer run).

Tip: Save credits on routine updates and news by uploading brand visuals; use AI images when you need fresh, campaign-specific scenes.

Output Mapping to X + XML Order

• <primary_text> → The post body (or numbered thread content in a single block).
• <cta> → A short call-to-action line, placed before link/hashtags.
• <link_url> → A detected URL (if IncludeLink is on), counted as ~23 chars.
• <hashtags> → Up to HashtagLimit tags, appended at end.
• <mentions> → Exactly one normalized mention when enabled (or @CompanyName placeholder).
• <thread_mode> → on or off.
• <image_description> → Only for AI generation (empty for uploads).
• <image_caption> → Short tie-in caption for any image mode.

Defaults (Pre-Configured for Success)

• Length: Standard 180–260 characters
• IncludeLink: On
• HashtagLimit: 2
• Mentions: Off (max one mention when on)
• Emojis: Off (enable for up to 2 tasteful emojis)
• Tone: Concise, confident, direct

Post Goal Patterns

• Break news → Lead with the update; add one line of why it matters.
• Drive clicks → Tease value; CTA + link; keep hashtags minimal.
• Announce release → State plainly; optional benefit + availability.
• Promote event → What/when/where; urgency + CTA; link if applicable.
• Spark replies → One clear, open-ended question (no multi-question lists).

Examples

Breaking news

Breaking: SEC approves first spot crypto ETF. What it means for retail liquidity and fund flows ↓

Drive clicks (Standard)

New study: SMBs cut churn by 25% with 2 onboarding tweaks and one billing change. Full breakdown and templates here 👇 [link] #SaaS #Retention

Announce release

Shipped: Real-time dashboards for all Pro plans. Cleaner signals, faster decisions — available today.

Promote event

Live Q&A this Thursday, 1pm ET — practical playbooks for scaling from 0→$10M ARR. Save your seat: [link] #SaaS #Startups

Spark replies

What’s one metric you’d retire from your weekly review — and what would you replace it with?

Smart Behaviors & Validation

• Source: If empty or <50 words → infer safe neutral context from Post Goal. If URL only → treat as link candidate (unless Include Link = false). If text contains URL → extract first valid URL.
• Length: Targets your band; if Include Link on and URL present, counts ~23 chars for link.
• Goal: If missing → Spark replies. If conflict (e.g., Drive clicks + IncludeLink off) → keep framing, omit link.
• Hashtags: Clamp 0–4; dedupe; keep relevant; append at end.
• Mentions: If enabled, exactly one normalized @handle or placeholder.
• Emojis: If enabled, up to 2; never lead; never stack or repeat.
• Character safety: No em/en dashes; use -. Use ... not …. No entities in text (", '); escape <, >, & properly inside XML.
• Never double-escape or output malformed tags.

Troubleshooting

• “My link isn’t included.”
  Include Link may be off, or no valid URL was found in the source.
• “Why only one @mention?”
  By design for safety and to prevent spam/abuse. Seperate mentions with a comma.
• “Post exceeds the character limit.”
  This is an approximation. Switch to a shorter Length Preference. The Agent will tighten phrasing to fit.
• “Hashtags are fewer than I set.”
  The Agent trims duplicates/irrelevancies and clamps to your Hashtag Limit (max 4).
• “Emojis didn’t show up.”
  Emojis Toggle is off by default. Turn it on to allow up to 2/3 subtle emojis.
• “Tone doesn’t match our brand.”
  Paste rules into Brand Guidelines (they override everything), or select Brand Voice / Desired Tone.
• “The output has odd characters.”
  The Agent sanitizes long dashes and entities. Paste clean ASCII or rely on the cleanup the Agent applies.

FAQs

Q: Can I include a link and a CTA?
Yes. CTA appears before the link; the link counts as ~23 characters.

Q: Do uploaded images consume credits?
No. Only AI-generated images use additional image credits.

Q: Will I always get valid XML?
No — Choose the format to download

Q: Can it tag people?
Yes — Separate mentions with a comma

Bottom Line

The X (Twitter) Post Generator delivers punchy, professional posts that respect character limits, handle links/mentions/hashtags correctly, and output valid XML your scheduler can trust. Whether it’s a single update or a tight 5-post thread, set your goal and tone — the Agent does the rest.