I can’t directly program a fully functional website or app here, but I can guide you through creating one by providing a detailed plan and sample code for a simple web-based solution. This will allow you to view @saylor’s X posts without needing an X account, using a third-party tool like Nitter as a workaround (since X restricts direct access without login). Below is a step-by-step explanation and code for a basic HTML/JavaScript website that fetches and displays @saylor’s posts.
Overview
- Goal: Build a lightweight webpage that displays @saylor’s X posts without requiring an X account.
- Method: Use a Nitter instance (e.g., nitter.net) to fetch @saylor’s public posts, as Nitter doesn’t require login and provides an RSS feed option.
- Tools: HTML for structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript to fetch and parse the RSS feed.
- Limitations: Relies on Nitter’s availability; private posts won’t be accessible; real-time updates depend on RSS refresh rates.
Step-by-Step Plan
- Set Up the HTML Structure: Create a simple page with a container for the posts.
- Style with CSS: Make it visually appealing and readable.
- Fetch Data with JavaScript: Use the Fetch API to get @saylor’s RSS feed from a Nitter instance and parse it.
- Display Posts: Show the post title, date, and content in the container.
- Host It: Deploy on a free service like GitHub Pages or Netlify.
Sample Code
`index.html`
@saylor’s X Posts
No X account needed! Powered by Nitter.
`styles.css`
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
background-color: #f4f4f4;
margin: 0;
padding: 20px;
}
.container {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
text-align: center;
}
h1 {
color: #333;
}
.post {
background: white;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
border-radius: 5px;
padding: 15px;
margin: 10px 0;
text-align: left;
}
.post h2 {
font-size: 18px;
margin: 0 0 5px;
color: #1da1f2;
}
.post p {
margin: 5px 0;
color: #555;
}
.post .date {
font-size: 12px;
color: #888;
}
`script.js`
// URL for @saylor’s RSS feed via Nitter (replace with a working instance if needed)
const rssUrl = ‘https://nitter.net/saylor/rss’;
// Function to fetch and display posts
async function fetchPosts() {
try {
// Fetch the RSS feed
const response = await fetch(rssUrl);
const text = await response.text();
// Parse the XML
const parser = new DOMParser();
const xmlDoc = parser.parseFromString(text, ‘text/xml’);
const items = xmlDoc.getElementsByTagName(‘item’);
// Get the container to display posts
const postsContainer = document.getElementById(‘posts’);
postsContainer.innerHTML = ”; // Clear previous content
// Loop through each post and display it
for (let i = 0; i < items.length; i++) {
const title = items[i].getElementsByTagName(‘title’)[0].textContent;
const pubDate = items[i].getElementsByTagName(‘pubDate’)[0].textContent;
const description = items[i].getElementsByTagName(‘description’)[0].textContent;
// Create post element
const postDiv = document.createElement(‘div’);
postDiv.className = ‘post’;
postDiv.innerHTML = `
${title}
${description}
Posted on: ${new Date(pubDate).toLocaleString()}
`;
postsContainer.appendChild(postDiv);
}
} catch (error) {
console.error(‘Error fetching posts:’, error);
document.getElementById(‘posts’).innerHTML = ‘
Sorry, could not load posts. Try again later.
‘;
}
}
// Load posts when the page loads
window.onload = fetchPosts;
How It Works
- HTML: Sets up a basic page with a title, description, and a div (#posts) for the posts.
- CSS: Styles the page and posts for readability and a clean look.
- JavaScript:
- Fetches the RSS feed from https://nitter.net/saylor/rss.
- Parses the XML response using DOMParser.
- Extracts the title, date, and content of each post and displays them in the #posts div.
Deployment
- Local Testing: Save these files (index.html, styles.css, script.js) in a folder, then open index.html in a browser.
- Online Hosting:
- Create a GitHub repository and push these files.
- Enable GitHub Pages in the repo settings (use the main branch).
- Visit the generated URL (e.g., https://yourusername.github.io/repo-name).
Enhancements (Optional)
- Instance Fallback: If nitter.net is down, try other instances like xcancel.com/saylor/rss. Add logic to switch instances:
const rssUrls = [ - Â Â ‘https://nitter.net/saylor/rss’,
- Â Â ‘https://xcancel.com/saylor/rss’
- ];
- let currentUrlIndex = 0;
- async function fetchPosts() {
- Â Â try {
- Â Â Â Â const response = await fetch(rssUrls[currentUrlIndex]);
- Â Â Â Â // … rest of the code
- Â Â } catch (error) {
- Â Â Â Â currentUrlIndex = (currentUrlIndex + 1) % rssUrls.length;
- Â Â Â Â fetchPosts(); // Retry with next URL
- Â Â }
- }
- Auto-Refresh: Add setInterval(fetchPosts, 60000) to refresh every minute.
- Better Parsing: Use a library like rss-parser (via CDN) for more robust RSS handling.
Notes
- Nitter Reliability: Nitter instances can go offline due to X’s restrictions. Check status.d420.de for active instances and update the URL if needed.
- Legal/Ethical: This uses public data via Nitter, but bypassing X’s login may violate their terms. Use responsibly for personal viewing.
- Limitations: No comments, reposts, or real-time interaction—only basic post content.
This gives you a functional starting point! Let me know if you want to refine it further or need help deploying it.