GitHub Copilot + X
Post to X from GitHub Copilot
Ask GitHub Copilot to write and schedule your X posts. BrokenPost connects the two, follows X's rules and posts at the time you pick.
How to connect GitHub Copilot to X
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Connect X in BrokenPost. Sign in with your X account. BrokenPost asks X for permission to post on your behalf.
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In BrokenPost, open Plugins and copy your MCP URL.
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Add the config below to .vscode/mcp.json in your project root.
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Start the server in VS Code and sign in to BrokenPost.
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Ask Copilot in agent mode to schedule a post.
{
"servers": {
"brokenpost": { "type": "http", "url": "<MCP_URL>" }
}
}What to ask GitHub Copilot
Type these in Copilot agent mode in VS Code. Change the details to fit your posts.
- “Turn this blog post into a 5-part X thread and schedule it for Tuesday at 9am.”
- “Post this screenshot on X tomorrow at noon and only let people I follow reply.”
- “Write 7 short tips about email marketing and schedule one on X every morning this week.”
- “Read the commits since the last tag and turn them into a short X post. Schedule it for 10am tomorrow.”
- “What X posts do I have scheduled for next week?”
What happens next
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You ask in Copilot agent mode in VS Code, in plain words.
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GitHub Copilot lists the channels you connected in BrokenPost and picks your X account.
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It reads X's rules and settings from BrokenPost, so the post fits X's limits before it is written.
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If you shared a picture, a video or a link to one, it uploads it to your media library.
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It creates the post as scheduled, as a draft, or to go out now, and gives you a preview link.
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At the set time BrokenPost publishes it to X and it shows on your calendar.
X limits GitHub Copilot follows
GitHub Copilot reads these rules from BrokenPost before it writes, so the post fits the first time.
| Characters | 280 characters (4,000 for verified (Premium) accounts, up to 100,000 for articles) |
|---|---|
| Media | Up to 4 pictures or 1 video per post, or text only |
| Pictures | Up to 4 per post |
| Video | 1 per post |
| Threads | Yes, every extra part is posted as a reply |
| Articles | Long-form articles, saved as a draft or published |
X settings you can ask for
Say them in plain words, like "who can reply (everyone, people you follow, people you mention, subscribers, verified accounts)", and GitHub Copilot sets them on the post.
- Who can reply (everyone, people you follow, people you mention, subscribers, verified accounts)
- Post to an X Community
- Post or article
- Article title, cover picture and draft or published
- Made with AI label
- Paid partnership label
If X rejects a post
GitHub Copilot sees the same message and can fix the post for you.
| What you see | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| You are not allowed to create a post with duplicate content | X blocks posts that match one you sent before. Change a few words, or add a picture, and schedule it again. |
| There must be a maximum of 4 items per post | Remove pictures until there are 4 or fewer, or send one video instead. |
| There can be maximum of one cashtag ($SYMBOL) per post | Keep one $TICKER per post and move the rest to a reply. |
| Publishing articles on X requires an X Premium subscription | Articles need X Premium on that account. Post it as a thread instead, or upgrade on X. |
| X rate limit reached, please try again later | X limits how often an app can post. Space your posts out by a few minutes and retry. |
| X authentication has expired, please reconnect your account | Open the channel in BrokenPost and click reconnect. Your scheduled posts stay in place. |
Good to know
- Regular accounts get 280 characters. Turn on Verified in the X settings of a channel to use 4,000.
- You can mix pictures or one video, not both, in one post.
- Threads are posted part by part, each one as a reply to the one before.
- GitHub Copilot only posts when you ask. Ask for a draft to check the post in BrokenPost first.
Questions people ask
Can GitHub Copilot post to X directly?
Yes, through BrokenPost. Connect X in BrokenPost, connect BrokenPost to GitHub Copilot, and GitHub Copilot can schedule, draft or publish X posts.
Does GitHub Copilot know the X limits?
Yes. GitHub Copilot reads X's rules from BrokenPost before it writes: 280 characters (4,000 for verified (premium) accounts, up to 100,000 for articles) and up to 4 pictures or 1 video per post, or text only. BrokenPost checks again before it posts.
Can GitHub Copilot schedule X posts for later?
Yes. Give a day and time, like "Friday at 6pm", and the post goes out then. Ask for a draft if you want to check it first.
Is it free?
GitHub Copilot with BrokenPost works on every plan. The Free plan includes 1 account on every app and 20 posts a month. Paid plans start at $19 a month with unlimited posts.
Which X settings can GitHub Copilot set?
Who can reply (everyone, people you follow, people you mention, subscribers, verified accounts); Post to an X Community; Post or article; Article title, cover picture and draft or published; Made with AI label; Paid partnership label.
Can GitHub Copilot post an X thread or comments?
Yes. Ask for a thread or a first comment and BrokenPost posts each part as a reply, right after the first one.
Can I schedule an X thread?
Yes. Add more parts under your first post. BrokenPost posts the first part at your time, then each next part as a reply.
Can I schedule X articles?
Yes. Set the post type to article, add a title and a cover picture, and choose if it goes live or stays a draft on X.
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