Problem
Too many publishing tabs
Context switching across editors, dashboards, and CMS UIs slows you down.
v1.0.4: X (Twitter) live publish
Draft in terminal. Publish live to X.
Postx keeps writing and scheduling in one focused CLI flow. Live publishing is available for X (Twitter).
Install from npm
npm i -g @thevandieg/postx Open source. Zero lock-in. Built for terminal-first publishing workflows.
At a glance
Product demos
postx · terminal
See the workflow in motion
Short, sharp captures of the real CLI flow—drafting, checks, and publishing to X. Thumbnails and structure are production-ready; drop in MP4s when your recordings land.
00:18
Installation Walkthrough
Quick setup guide showing the install flow so you can get postx running in your terminal in minutes.
Install flow. Install from npm, confirm the CLI is available, and start your first terminal workflow.
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Channel Setup
Configure and verify your publishing channels to ensure posts are connected to the right destination.
Channel setup. Connect your channels and start publishing content to your social accounts.
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Preview Workflow in Action
See a realistic preview flow before publishing, including command output checks and confirmation steps.
Preview check. Review a pre-publish preview run to validate content, output, and final confirmation steps.
Features
CLI · Practical workflow
Built for accurate CLI publishing workflows
These features focus on what you can use today in the real CLI flow—from composing and scheduling to automating publish content.
Interactive Composer
Use postx post to draft content in a guided terminal flow and decide whether to publish now or schedule.
Scheduled Queue Visibility
Check what is queued with postx status so you can review upcoming posts before they go live.
Reliable Queue Processing
Process due posts in CI or local automation using postx flush for one-shot runs or postx daemon for continuous workers.
X Account Authentication
Connect and authorize X through postx channels configure x to enable live publishing from the CLI.
Terminal-First Workflow
Stay inside your existing shell workflow for drafting, scheduling, and publishing without switching to a dashboard.
Open Source and Scriptable
Start with the quick install guide, then set up simple automations so your posts publish consistently.
Release notes
Product updates · What changed
Stay up to date with every release
Track new features, improvements, and fixes as postx evolves.
New update channel
Release notes are now the source of truth for what ships, what improved, and what changed in each version.
View release notes
Workflow
Quick path · four steps
From install to first post
Install the CLI, connect the channels you use, run postx post, then publish now or hand off to the scheduler.
- Install via npm
- Configure your channels
- Compose your content
- Publish now or schedule
Start posting with postx
Install with npm, connect the channels you publish to, then follow the
quick start in the docs.
FAQ
Answers · v1.0.4
Common questions
Quick clarity on licensing, live channels, automation, and where to read more.
Is postx free to use?
Yes. Postx is open source and free to use for personal
and commercial workflows.
Which channels support?
Currently, only X (Twitter) supports live publishing.
Mastodon, Bluesky, and Threads are preview-only
Can I use it in CI or automation workflows?
Yes. Use
postx flush for one-shot processing
or postx daemon for continuous polling.
Where can I find docs and updates?
Use the docs page for quick references, then open the
CLI README in the GitHub repository for full command
and setup details.