Create post
Tool ID: x_post_create
Summary
Publishes a post from the connected X account. You can also quote another post, attach a poll, or reply. Nothing is posted until you confirm.
When to use it
- You want a new post in the account’s voice.
- You want to quote an existing post.
- You want a short poll (those cannot be edited later).
What you need
| Requirement | Required? |
|---|---|
| Metraclick connection | Yes |
| Tool enabled for your account | Yes |
| X account connected by an administrator | Yes |
Parameters
| Parameter | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
text |
Yes | The post. Standard accounts are limited to 280 characters; X Premium can be longer. |
reply_to_post_id |
No | Post to reply to. For a normal comment, Create reply is the clearer tool. |
quote_post_id |
No | Post to quote. |
poll_options |
No | 2–4 choices. |
poll_duration_minutes |
No | How long the poll stays open. Default is one day. |
place_id |
No | X place id, if you already have one. |
confirm |
Yes to publish | Must be true. Your AI should ask you first. |
What you get back
The new post id, the text X stored, and a link such as https://x.com/you/status/….
Example prompts
Post this on X: "Office hours moved to Thursday 3pm." Ask me to confirm before it goes live.
Quote this post and add one sentence of context: https://x.com/example/status/123
Create a one-day poll on X with the options Yes, No, and Not sure. Confirm with me first.
Tips
- Editing is a separate step and only works for 30 minutes. See Edit post.
- Polls cannot be edited after they go out.