Twitter Downloader

Organization

OpenMinis

twitter-downloader

Download Twitter/X tweet text, images, GIFs, and videos via fxtwitter/vxtwitter, then return a tweet summary plus Markdown-formatted Minis links. Trigger when users share twitter.com/x.com links or ask to download/summarize tweet media.

Overview

Publisher	OpenMinis
Repository	`MinisSkills`
Skill name	`twitter-downloader`
Stars	543
Forks	86
Bundled files	2
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
2 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by OpenMinis on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Twitter Downloader AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/OpenMinis/MinisSkills/tree/main/twitter-downloader
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/OpenMinis/MinisSkills.git /tmp/MinisSkills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/MinisSkills/twitter-downloader .claude/skills/twitter-downloader

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Twitter Downloader in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Twitter Downloader on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Twitter Downloader is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Twitter Downloader Skill

Download and summarize Twitter/X posts, save media into Minis, and return chat-ready Markdown.

When to Use

User provides a twitter.com or x.com status URL.
User asks to download Twitter/X images, GIFs, or videos.
User asks what a tweet says/contains.
User wants downloaded media inserted/displayed in chat as Markdown.

What It Does

Parses username and tweet/status ID from Twitter/X URL variants.
Fetches structured JSON from api.fxtwitter.com, with fallback to api.vxtwitter.com.
Generates a short summary:
- author
- text
- created time if available
- sensitive flag
- original media URLs
Downloads images, video thumbnails, and GIF/video files by default.
Returns Markdown containing:
- ## Tweet Summary
- summary/raw JSON links
- inline media syntax for images/thumbnails/videos/GIFs: ![filename](minis://...)

Dependencies

curl
jq
python3

The helper script auto-installs missing packages with apk add --no-cache.

Helper Script

Path: /var/minis/skills/twitter-downloader/scripts/twitter_downloader.sh

Usage:

sh
/var/minis/skills/twitter-downloader/scripts/twitter_downloader.sh "<tweet_url>"

Options:

sh
--dir DIR        Output directory, default /var/minis/workspace/tweet_media
--images         Download images/thumbnails only in addition to summary
--video          Download videos/GIFs only in addition to summary
--all            Download images/thumbnails and videos/GIFs; default when no media flag is provided
--no-download    Only fetch summary/JSON and return Markdown links for those files
--json-only      Fetch and print raw tweet JSON only; no Markdown output

Examples:

sh
# Default: download all available media and output Markdown
/var/minis/skills/twitter-downloader/scripts/twitter_downloader.sh "https://x.com/user/status/123"

# Summary only, no media downloads
/var/minis/skills/twitter-downloader/scripts/twitter_downloader.sh "https://x.com/user/status/123" --no-download

# Custom output directory
/var/minis/skills/twitter-downloader/scripts/twitter_downloader.sh "https://x.com/user/status/123" --dir "/var/minis/workspace/tweet_media"

Generated files:

text
/var/minis/workspace/tweet_media/<tweet_id>.json
/var/minis/workspace/tweet_media/<tweet_id>_summary.txt
/var/minis/workspace/tweet_media/<tweet_id>/<media files>

Agent Workflow

Run the helper script with the tweet URL.
Paste stdout directly into chat.
Do not merely mention the folder path; include generated Markdown links.
Keep images, thumbnails, videos, and GIFs as inline media syntax: ![filename](minis://...)
Keep JSON/text summary files as normal links: [filename](minis://...)
If Sensitive: True, preserve that field and avoid adding explicit extra descriptions unless the user asks.

Output Format

The helper outputs Markdown similar to:

md
## Tweet Summary

- Author: ...
- Text: ...
- Created: ...
- Sensitive: false
- Media:
-   photo https://...
- Downloaded images: 1, videos: 1

## File Links

- [summary.txt](minis://workspace/...)
- [raw.json](minis://workspace/...)

## Media

![photo.jpg](minis://workspace/.../photo.jpg)

![video.mp4](minis://workspace/.../video.mp4)

Error Handling

If URL parsing fails, ask for a valid twitter.com/x.com status URL.
If both APIs fail, report that the tweet may be private/deleted or the API may be temporarily unavailable.
If no media is found, still return the tweet summary and JSON/summary links.

Notes

Video/GIF downloads choose the best bitrate variant when available.
Video/GIF thumbnails are downloaded when image download is enabled.
Minis URLs are percent-encoded by the helper.

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Twitter Downloader AI skill do?

Why use Twitter Downloader on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Twitter Downloader is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Twitter Downloader in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/OpenMinis/MinisSkills/tree/main/twitter-downloader. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Twitter Downloader?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Twitter Downloader?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Twitter Downloader with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Twitter Downloader AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by OpenMinis under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Twitter Downloader Skill

When to Use

What It Does

Dependencies

Helper Script

Agent Workflow

Output Format

Error Handling

Notes

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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