Write Tweet

${var} — Topic or URL to write about (e.g. "prediction markets are broken", "https://arxiv.org/..."). If empty, auto-selects the most tweetable insight from today's logs.

Read memory/MEMORY.md for context on recent articles, digests, and topics being tracked. Read the last 3 days of memory/logs/ to understand what's been covered and avoid repeating takes.

Topic Selection

If ${var} is set, use that as the topic (it may be a keyword, a thesis, or a URL).

Otherwise, read today's memory/logs/${today}.md and pick the single most tweetable insight. Prioritize:

1. A take from today's article (already researched and opinionated)
2. A surprising connection between two of today's findings
3. A reaction to something from a tweet roundup or digest

If the topic needs fresher context, use WebSearch to verify or expand.

If XAI_API_KEY is set, search X for what people are already saying about the topic:

curl -s -X POST "https://api.x.ai/v1/responses" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $XAI_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "grok-4-1-fast",
    "input": [{"role": "user", "content": "Search X for what people are saying about TOPIC in the last 24 hours. Return the 5 most notable tweets with @handle and summary."}],
    "tools": [{"type": "x_search"}]
  }'

This helps understand the existing conversation so you can add signal, not noise.

Voice

If soul files exist (soul/SOUL.md, soul/STYLE.md, soul/examples/), read them and match the owner's voice exactly.

If no soul files exist, write in a clear, direct, opinionated style:

• Short sentences. No hedging. No corporate voice.
• State the opinion first, reasoning after (if any).
• Reference specifics — names, projects, numbers — not vague hand-waving.
• No hashtags. No emojis. No "RT if you agree." No self-referential meta.

Writing

Generate 10 drafts — 5 size tiers with 2 variations each. The two variations within a tier should take genuinely different angles (different framing, emphasis, mood) — not minor rewrites.

Size tiers

Tier 1 — One-liner (~50–100 chars) Single punchy sentence. Maximum compression — every word load-bearing.

Tier 2 — Two-punch (~100–180 chars) Two sentences. First sets up, second lands the hit. Claim then evidence, or observation then implication.

Tier 3 — Paragraph (~180–280 chars) A full thought in one tweet. Three to four sentences. Context, position, kicker.

Tier 4 — Long tweet (~280–600 chars) Uses X's extended tweet length. A mini-essay with setup, turn, and conclusion. Grounded with a specific example or data point.

Tier 5 — Thread opener (first tweet under 280 chars + thread sketch) First tweet hooks — sets up a thesis. Below the tweet, include a --- separator and a 3–5 bullet sketch of where the thread goes (key beats, not full text).

Approach styles (mix these across variations)

• Hot take — opinionated position stated directly
• Observation — pattern-match most people aren't seeing
• Sardonic/ironic — dry humor
• Reframe — question the premise of the mainstream take
• Data drop — lead with a specific number or fact, then the take
• Narrative — tiny story or anecdote that makes the point
• Question — a genuine question that reframes thinking

Each tier's two variations should use different approach styles.

Constraints

• Tier 1–3: hard 280-character limit per tweet.
• Tier 4: up to 600 characters (X long tweet).
• Tier 5: first tweet under 280, thread sketch is bullet points only.
• No hashtags. No emojis. No "RT if you agree."
• No self-referential meta ("hot take:" or "unpopular opinion:").
• Count characters carefully.

Output Format

## Tweet Drafts: [topic]

### Tier 1 — One-liner
**1a. [style]**
> [tweet text]

**1b. [style]**
> [tweet text]

### Tier 2 — Two-punch
**2a. [style]**
> [tweet text]

**2b. [style]**
> [tweet text]

### Tier 3 — Paragraph
**3a. [style]**
> [tweet text]

**3b. [style]**
> [tweet text]

### Tier 4 — Long tweet
**4a. [style]**
> [tweet text]

**4b. [style]**
> [tweet text]

### Tier 5 — Thread opener
**5a. [style]**
> [tweet text]
---
- [beat 1]
- [beat 2]
- [beat 3]

**5b. [style]**
> [tweet text]
---
- [beat 1]
- [beat 2]
- [beat 3]

After all 10, add a one-line pick for best overall and best per tier.

Notify

Send the drafts via ./notify:

tweet drafts: [topic]

— one-liner —
1a. [tweet text]
1b. [tweet text]

— two-punch —
2a. [tweet text]
2b. [tweet text]

— paragraph —
3a. [tweet text]
3b. [tweet text]

— long tweet —
4a. [tweet text]
4b. [tweet text]

— thread opener —
5a. [tweet text]
5b. [tweet text]

best: #[n] — [reason]

Log

Append to memory/logs/${today}.md:

## Write Tweet
- **Topic:** [topic]
- **Drafts:** 10 generated (5 tiers x 2 variations)
- **Best overall:** #[n] — [style] / [tier]
- **Notification sent:** yes