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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

  1. Set Up the HTML Structure: Create a simple page with a container for the posts.
  2. Style with CSS: Make it visually appealing and readable.
  3. Fetch Data with JavaScript: Use the Fetch API to get @saylor’s RSS feed from a Nitter instance and parse it.
  4. Display Posts: Show the post title, date, and content in the container.
  5. 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

  1. HTML: Sets up a basic page with a title, description, and a div (#posts) for the posts.
  2. CSS: Styles the page and posts for readability and a clean look.
  3. 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:
    1. Create a GitHub repository and push these files.
    2. Enable GitHub Pages in the repo settings (use the main branch).
    3. 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 = [
  •     ‘https://nitter.net/saylor/rss’,
  •     ‘https://xcancel.com/saylor/rss’
  • ];
  • let currentUrlIndex = 0;
  • async function fetchPosts() {
  •     try {
  •         const response = await fetch(rssUrls[currentUrlIndex]);
  •         // … rest of the code
  •     } catch (error) {
  •         currentUrlIndex = (currentUrlIndex + 1) % rssUrls.length;
  •         fetchPosts(); // Retry with next URL
  •     }
  • }
  • 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.