thread-structure

name	thread-structure
description	Manage X thread structures — hook tweet first, proper sequencing, auto-plug link timing (after X likes or Y minutes), visual placement, and cross-tweet flow.
version	2.0.0
author	Crewm8
maintainer	Gokul (github.com/gokulb20)
license	MIT
homepage	https://crewm8.ai
tags	["social","publishing","threads","structure","auto-plug","x"]
related_skills	["thread-create","schedule-queue","cta-craft"]
inputs_required	["full-thread-draft","link-for-auto-plug","scheduling-tool"]
deliverables	["thread-spec-with-tweet-sequence-and-auto-plug-config"]
compatible_agents	["hermes","claude-code","droid","cursor","windsurf","openai","openclaw","generic"]
execution_tier	1
required_tools	[]
required_env_vars	[]

Thread Structure

Structure X threads for maximum readability, engagement, and algorithmic performance. Handles tweet sequencing, auto-plug timing, link placement rules, visual positioning, and all the mechanical details that separate a professional thread from a broken one.

Purpose

A great thread can fail on mechanics alone: wrong parent replies, zero spacing, auto-plug that never triggers, links in the first tweet killing reach. This skill ensures the technical execution matches the creative quality.

When to Use

• Converting a drafted thread into a publishable sequence
• Setting auto-plug rules for link insertion
• Thread flow feels off
• Multi-part threads over multiple days
• Thread with multiple media assets

Inputs Required

• Full thread draft (from thread-create or blog-to-thread)
• Link URL for auto-plug (if any)
• Scheduling tool that supports threads
• Posting time

Quick Reference

Element	Rule	Why
Hook (tweet 1)	No links, no hashtags	Links reduce reach
Visual placement	Tweet 2-4	Visible in timeline preview
Tweet spacing	1-2 minutes	Thread unfolds naturally
Auto-plug trigger	After [20+ likes or 60+ min]	Early link kills engagement
Link in final tweet	Always allowed	Expected, doesn't hurt reach
Reply structure	Each tweet replies to PREVIOUS tweet	Creates true thread structure
Max length	12 tweets	Beyond 12, engagement drops

Procedure

1. Verify thread mechanics:

   • Tweet 1: under 280 chars, no link, no hashtag
   • Each subsequent tweet: replies to the previous tweet in sequence
   • Final tweet: includes summary + CTA + link

2. Set tweet spacing:

   • Min: 30 seconds between tweets
   • Optimal: 1-2 minutes between tweets
   • Max: 5 minutes (longer gaps lose momentum)

3. Place visual media:

   • 1 visual per thread recommended
   • Best position: tweet 2, 3, or 4
   • Include alt-text

4. Configure auto-plug:

   • Link to insert
   • Trigger threshold: "After tweet 1 reaches [20] likes OR [60] minutes, whichever comes first"
   • Action: reply to tweet 1 with CTA text + link
   • Example: "If you want these frameworks in your inbox every week: [newsletter link]"

5. For multi-part threads:

   • Label clearly: "Part 1/3", "Part 2/3" in the first tweet
   • Space parts across different days
   • Each part must work as a standalone thread

6. Schedule the thread:

   • Use threading features in your scheduling tool
   • Verify each tweet replies to the correct parent
   • Schedule for optimal thread time (weekday mornings)

Output Format

# Thread Structure: [Thread Title]

## Sequence
| Tweet # | Text (truncated) | Parent | Media | Notes |
|---------|-----------------|--------|-------|-------|
| 1 | [Hook] | (root) | None | No link, no hashtag |
| 2 | [Context] | Tweet 1 | Image | Credibility |
| ... | | | | |
| Final | [Summary + CTA + link] | Tweet N-1 | None | |

## Auto-Plug Configuration
- **Link:** [URL]
- **Trigger:** [N] likes OR [N] minutes
- **Reply text:** [Auto-plug message + link]

## Thread Settings
- **Total tweets:** [N]
- **Spacing:** [N] seconds/minutes
- **Scheduled for:** [Day, time]
- **Scheduling tool:** [Name]

Done Criteria

The skill is complete when:

1. Tweet sequence is verified (each replies to correct parent)
2. Tweet 1 has no links or hashtags
3. Visual placement is specified (if any)
4. Auto-plug rules are configured with trigger and reply text
5. Tweet spacing is defined

Pitfalls

• Replying all tweets to tweet 1 instead of each previous (breaks thread UI)
• Zero spacing between tweets (thread doesn't unfold)
• Auto-plugging too early (5 likes = desperate)
• Auto-plugging too late (thread dead by hour 6)
• Forgetting to configure auto-plug at all

Verification

Preview the thread in your scheduling tool. Does the order look right? Does each tweet reply to the correct parent? Is auto-plug configured and the link correct?