crosspost
Multi-platform content distribution across X, LinkedIn, Threads, and Bluesky. Adapts content per platform using content-engine patterns. Never posts identical content cross-platform. Use when the user wants to distribute content across social platforms.
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About crosspost
The 'crosspost' skill enables users to distribute content across multiple social media platforms, including X, LinkedIn, Threads, and Bluesky, while ensuring that each post is adapted to suit the specific conventions and constraints of its platform. It solves the problem of repetitive or generic cross-platform posting by maintaining the core message of the content while customizing its presentation, preserving the author's unique voice, and avoiding duplicate posts that can appear inauthentic or spammy. By automating the adaptation process, the skill saves time and enhances engagement without compromising originality or platform appropriateness.
Key features of this skill include platform-specific content adaptation, voice capture, and a structured workflow for content distribution. The skill begins by identifying the primary version of the content, capturing the author's voice profile, and then applying platform-specific modifications to meet constraints such as character limits, readability, tone, and context requirements. For example, X posts are concise and sharp, LinkedIn posts add necessary context without forced professionalism, Threads maintain readability, and Bluesky preserves cadence while staying concise. Additional safeguards ensure banned patterns are removed, posts remain focused, and no unnecessary calls-to-action or filler are introduced. The output is organized to provide the primary platform version, adapted variants for other platforms, notes on changes, and unresolved publishing constraints.
This skill is especially useful for content creators, marketers, and organizations who need to share announcements, launches, updates, or essays across multiple social channels. It caters to users who want consistency in messaging while respecting the nuances of each platform. Typical use cases include product launches, company updates, thought leadership posts, or educational content that benefits from being reshaped for multiple audiences. By leveraging related skills such as 'brand-voice' and 'content-engine', users can ensure that content adaptation is both effective and aligned with the original author’s style and intent.
FAQ
How do I activate the crosspost skill?
Activate the skill when you want to distribute the same underlying idea across multiple platforms. Common triggers include saying 'crosspost', 'post this everywhere', or specifying platforms like X and LinkedIn.
Which platforms does this skill support?
The skill supports X, LinkedIn, Threads, and Bluesky, adapting content to fit the constraints and conventions of each platform.
Can it post identical content across platforms?
No, one of the core rules is to avoid verbatim duplication. Each post is adapted to maintain authenticity while preserving the author's voice.
What additional skills does crosspost rely on?
It integrates with 'brand-voice' for capturing the author's voice and 'content-engine' for shaping the source content before platform adaptation.
Are there any content restrictions I should be aware of?
Yes, banned patterns such as generic phrases like 'Excited to share' or 'Here's what I learned' are removed. Users should also resolve any unresolved publishing constraints noted in the output.
Install crosspost
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
affaan-m/everything-claude-code