Show HN: X writer – Tweet from vs. code without distractions (byok, open source)
2 days ago
- #VS Code
- #Productivity
- VS Code extension for posting tweets directly from the editor.
- BYOK (Bring Your Own Keys) for credential control.
- Fast posting without leaving VS Code.
- Smart context: select code and right-click to tweet.
- Limit protection with a 17-tweet daily counter.
- Real-time character counter while typing.
- Direct links to published tweets.
- Custom sidebar icon and modern interface.
- Supports English and Spanish.
- Development setup includes watch mode, build, and packaging.
- Requires Twitter API keys and access tokens.
- Credentials stored securely using VS Code's SecretStorage.
- Multiple methods to post tweets: activity bar, smart context, commands.
- Daily tweet limit resets every 24 hours.
- Help and language settings available in the sidebar.