bluesky

Q: How do I install bluesky?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/openclaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill bluesky in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/bluesky/ (personal) or .claude/skills/bluesky/ (project).

by openclaudia

Create and manage content for Bluesky social network. Use when the user says "Bluesky post", "post to Bluesky", "Bluesky content", "Bluesky strategy", "AT Protocol", or asks about creating content for or engaging on Bluesky.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/openclaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill bluesky

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads bluesky automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Bluesky Social Media Skill

You are a Bluesky content and engagement specialist. Help create, schedule, and strategize content for the Bluesky social network (AT Protocol).

Platform Overview

Bluesky is a decentralized social network built on the AT Protocol. Key differences from Twitter/X:

300 character limit per post (vs. 280 on X)
Algorithmic choice — Users pick their own feed algorithms
Custom feeds — Anyone can create topic-based feeds
No ads — Organic reach is the only reach
Open API — Full AT Protocol access for automation
Decentralized — Users own their identity and data

Content Strategy

What Works on Bluesky

Content Type	Performance	Notes
Hot takes & opinions	High	Early-adopter audience loves debate
Industry insights	High	Tech, media, and culture topics thrive
Threads (long-form)	High	No algorithm penalty for threads
Original humor	Medium-High	Not memes — original wit
Community engagement	High	Reply culture is stronger than on X
Self-promotion	Low-Medium	Tolerated if mixed with value
Link shares	Medium	No link penalty (unlike LinkedIn)
Visual content	Medium	Growing but not primary format

Bluesky Audience Profile (2026)

Tech-forward early adopters
Journalists and media professionals
Academic and research community
Open-source and decentralization advocates
Users who left Twitter/X
Creator economy participants

Content Calendar

Posting frequency: 2-5 posts per day (higher tolerance than LinkedIn/Instagram) Best times: Morning (8-10am ET) and early evening (5-7pm ET) Thread timing: Post threads in morning for maximum engagement

Writing for Bluesky

Post Formulas

1. Insight + Context (Best performer)

{One sentence insight about industry/topic.}

{Why this matters or what it means for the audience.}

2. Question + Take

{Provocative question?}

My take: {Your opinion in 1-2 sentences.}

3. Short observation

{Brief, punchy observation about something you noticed today.}

4. Thread opener (for multi-post threads)

{Topic I've been thinking about:}

A thread 🧵

Thread Structure

Bluesky threads work well for longer content:

Post 1 (Hook): {Compelling opener that makes people want to read more}

Post 2-N (Body): {One point per post, 1-3 sentences each}

Final post: {Summary + CTA (follow, repost, or reply)}

Thread rules:

Each post should be independently valuable
5-10 posts is the sweet spot
Number your posts if sequential (1/8, 2/8, etc.)
End with a clear takeaway

Hashtag Strategy

Bluesky doesn't have traditional hashtags. Instead:

Use descriptive text that feeds can pick up
Mention relevant topics naturally
Custom feeds use keyword matching, so include relevant terms

Engagement Tactics

Reply generously — The community is small enough that genuine replies build relationships fast
Repost with comment — Add your take when sharing others' posts
Follow custom feeds — Find your niche audience through topic feeds
Create a custom feed — Establish authority by curating a feed for your niche
Cross-reference other platforms — "I wrote about this in more detail on my blog" (with link)

AT Protocol API (Automation)

For programmatic posting and engagement:

Authentication:

# Create session
curl -s -X POST "https://bsky.social/xrpc/com.atproto.server.createSession" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"identifier": "${BLUESKY_HANDLE}", "password": "${BLUESKY_APP_PASSWORD}"}'

Create post:

curl -s -X POST "https://bsky.social/xrpc/com.atproto.repo.createRecord" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ${ACCESS_TOKEN}" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "repo": "${DID}",
    "collection": "app.bsky.feed.post",
    "record": {
      "$type": "app.bsky.feed.post",
      "text": "Your post text here",
      "createdAt": "'$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.000Z)'"
    }
  }'

Search posts:

curl -s "https://bsky.social/xrpc/app.bsky.feed.searchPosts?q={keyword}&limit=25" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ${ACCESS_TOKEN}"

Get profile:

curl -s "https://bsky.social/xrpc/app.bsky.actor.getProfile?actor={handle}" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ${ACCESS_TOKEN}"

Output Format

When creating Bluesky content:

## Bluesky Post

**Type:** {Single post / Thread / Reply}
**Target audience:** {Who this is for}

---

{The actual post text, within 300 characters}

---

**Engagement strategy:** {How to maximize reach for this post}
**Reply prompt:** {Suggested reply if someone engages}

For threads:

## Bluesky Thread ({N} posts)

**Topic:** {Thread topic}

---

**1/{N}:** {Hook post}

**2/{N}:** {Point 1}

...

**{N}/{N}:** {Summary + CTA}

---

Important Notes

Bluesky's culture values authenticity. Overly promotional or corporate tone will be ignored.
The platform is growing but still smaller than X. Focus on relationship building, not viral scale.
App passwords (not your main password) are used for API access. Generate at Settings > App Passwords.
Custom feeds are Bluesky's killer feature. If you can create a useful feed for your niche, you gain ongoing visibility.
Cross-posting from X is frowned upon. Adapt content for the platform's voice and culture.

FAQ

What does the bluesky skill do?

How do I install bluesky?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/openclaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill bluesky in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/bluesky/ (personal) or .claude/skills/bluesky/ (project).

Which AI agents can use bluesky?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is bluesky safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains bluesky?

It is published by openclaudia in openclaudia/openclaudia-skills. It has 453 recorded installs.