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Show HN: X writer – Tweet from vs. code without distractions (byok, open source)

2 days ago
  • #VS Code
  • #Twitter
  • #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.