X X Thread Reader
Frequently asked questions
FAQ

Everything people ask before saving their first thread.

These are the practical questions around compatibility, privacy, installation, and Markdown export. Clear answers help you decide quickly whether the extension fits your reading workflow.

What does X Thread Reader do?

It captures a full X/Twitter thread and exports it as Markdown so you can keep it in notes, docs, or archives.

Does it work on both x.com and twitter.com?

Yes. The extension supports both domains when you are on a standard post page containing `/status/`.

Can it handle long threads?

That is one of its main jobs. It auto-scrolls to load more posts and keeps collecting content as the thread expands.

Are images included?

Image links are preserved inside the Markdown output, which makes the export much more complete than plain copied text.

Does it store exported threads on a server?

No. Extraction happens locally in the browser and the result is copied or downloaded directly by you.

Where do I install it?

Install it directly from the Chrome Web Store. The source and development setup remain available on GitHub.

Installation and usage notes

Install from the Chrome Web Store

The recommended path is the published Chrome Web Store listing. Click “Add to Chrome”, review the permissions, and pin X Thread Reader to the toolbar for quick access.

Open X Thread Reader in the Chrome Web Store →

Best use cases

  • Saving research threads before they disappear into the timeline.
  • Turning long Twitter posts into notes for Obsidian or Notion.
  • Archiving writing references and image-heavy explanation threads.

When a thread may fail

Extremely dynamic pages, gated content, or changes in the X/Twitter DOM can affect extraction. Because the project is open source, those issues can be fixed quickly when the selectors change.