Does it download the images from the tweets?

The skill extracts the media URLs and notes the presence of images or videos in the markdown file, but it does not download the raw media files to your local storage.

Can it handle private or age-restricted tweets?

The skill includes a login check step. If the content requires authentication, the workflow allows you to log in manually via the automated browser before extraction proceeds.

Do I need an extra tool to use this skill?

Yes, this skill requires the Playwright MCP server to be configured and running in your environment to handle the browser automation required for extraction.

How does it handle very long threads?

The skill systematically scrolls through the page and clicks all 'Show more' buttons to ensure the entire sequence is captured from start to finish without truncation.

What is the final file format?

The output is a standard .md (Markdown) file featuring an H1 title, author metadata, source URL, and sequentially organized tweets separated by horizontal rules.

Twitter Thread Extractor

Name: Twitter Thread Extractor
Author: lejoe

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Extracts and converts Twitter/X threads into clean, well-formatted markdown files using automated browser interaction.

About

Twitter Thread Extractor is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to preserve social media knowledge by transforming complex X (formerly Twitter) threads into structured, readable markdown documents. Utilizing the Playwright MCP server, it automates the process of navigating to threads, expanding truncated content that often gets missed by simple scrapers, and capturing media links alongside sequential text. This skill is ideal for researchers, developers, and content curators who need to archive social media insights for local documentation or knowledge bases while maintaining the original formatting and flow of the conversation.

Key Features

Automatic conversion to structured Markdown with metadata headers
Preservation of original formatting, emojis, and sequential structure
Login-aware navigation using Playwright MCP for protected content
Detection and inline linking of attached images and video content
Automated expansion of truncated 'Show more' tweet content
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Use Cases

Exporting historical thread data into markdown format for long-term storage and searchability
Archiving technical tutorials or deep-dives shared on X for personal knowledge bases
Converting public social media discussions into documentation for team collaboration

About

Key Features

Automatic conversion to structured Markdown with metadata headers
Preservation of original formatting, emojis, and sequential structure
Login-aware navigation using Playwright MCP for protected content
Detection and inline linking of attached images and video content
Automated expansion of truncated 'Show more' tweet content
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Exporting historical thread data into markdown format for long-term storage and searchability
Archiving technical tutorials or deep-dives shared on X for personal knowledge bases
Converting public social media discussions into documentation for team collaboration