# last30days-skill | Matt Van Horn | Knowledge Base | Instagit

AI agent skill that researches any topic across Reddit, X, YouTube, HN, Polymarket, and the web - then synthesizes a grounded summary

GitHub Stars: 6.3k

Repository: https://github.com/mvanhorn/last30days-skill

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## Articles

### [How to Run Tests for mvanhorn/last30days-skill: A Complete pytest Guide](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/how-to-run-tests-for-mvanhorn-last30days-skill)

Learn how to run tests for mvanhorn/last30days-skill using pytest. Execute the full suite or isolate tests with simple commands for confident code execution.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [How Query Type Detection Works in last30days-skill: A Deep Dive into the Classification Engine](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/understanding-the-query-type-detection-in-last30days-skill)

Discover how last30days-skill uses a regex-based classifier to detect query types, enabling dynamic source selection without external AI. Learn about the query type detection engine.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [How to Configure the Auto-Save Location for last30days-skill](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/how-to-configure-the-auto-save-location-for-last30days-skill)

Learn how to configure the auto-save location for last30days-skill. Use the --save-dir flag to specify your desired save directory for efficient file management.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [Setting up Truth Social Credentials for last30days-skill: A Complete Configuration Guide](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/setting-up-truth-social-credentials-for-last30days-skill)

Learn to set up Truth Social credentials for last30days-skill. Easily configure your environment variable or .env file for seamless integration. Verify setup with a simple command.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [How to Use last30days-skill in Agent Mode: Complete Automation Guide](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/how-to-use-last30days-skill-in-agent-mode)

Automate your research with last30days-skill in agent mode. Append the flag to skip prompts and run the full pipeline instantly. Get complete research results automatically.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [Understanding last30days-skill Output Formats: compact, json, and md Explained](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/understanding-the-output-formats-compact-json-md-of-last30days-skill)

Explore the compact, json, and md output formats of last30days-skill. Understand how each format serves different use cases from AI synthesis to API integration.

- Tags: api-reference
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [Setting Up Web Search Backends (Brave and Parallel AI) for last30days-skill](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/setting-up-web-search-backends-like-brave-and-parallel-ai-for-last30days-skill)

Learn to set up web search backends like Brave and Parallel AI for last30days-skill. Configure API keys for automated web searches and optimize your skill's functionality.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [How last30days-skill Resolves X Handles: Automatic Extraction vs. Explicit Resolution](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/how-does-last30days-skill-resolve-x-handles)

Discover how last30days-skill resolves X handles using automatic extraction and explicit resolution methods. Learn about its efficient dual-phase pipeline for accurate results.

- Tags: internals
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [Running the last30days-skill with Claude Code CLI: Architecture and Usage Guide](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/running-the-last30days-skill-with-codex-cli)

Easily run the last30days-skill with Codex CLI. Orchestrate parallel searches across multiple sources, score results by relevance & recency, and render them with this guide.

- Tags: architecture
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [How Cross-Platform Convergence Detection Works in last30days-skill](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/how-does-cross-platform-convergence-detection-work-in-last30days-skill)

Learn how cross-platform convergence detection identifies identical stories across Reddit X Hacker News and more using hybrid Jaccard similarity in last30days-skill

- Tags: internals
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [Understanding Source Availability in last30days-skill: Configuration and Diagnostics Guide](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/understanding-source-availability-in-last30days-skill)

Learn how to master last30days-skill source availability. This guide explains configuration and diagnostics for APIs, keys, and credentials to optimize your content search.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [How Polymarket Integration Works in last30days-skill: A Technical Deep Dive](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/how-does-polymarket-integration-work-with-last30days-skill)

Discover how Polymarket integration elevates last30days-skill. Learn about parallel Gamma API fetches, hybrid scoring, and enhanced query processing for superior results.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [Setting Up the Watchlist for Automation with last30days-skill](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/setting-up-the-watchlist-for-automation-with-last30days-skill)

Automate recurring research tasks with the last30days-skill watchlist. Store topics in SQLite, run scheduled tasks, and manage token budgets efficiently using watchlist.py CLI.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [Troubleshooting X Search Failures in last30days-skill: Root Causes and Fixes](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/troubleshooting-x-search-failures-in-last30days-skill)

Fix X search failures in last30days-skill by identifying root causes like missing dependencies, bad cookies, or generic queries and applying effective solutions.

- Tags: troubleshooting
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [How the Scoring and Ranking Algorithm Works in last30days-skill](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/how-does-the-scoring-and-ranking-algorithm-work-in-last30days-skill)

Understand how the last30days-skill scoring and ranking algorithm works. Learn how it combines relevance, recency, and engagement to generate quality scores for search results.

- Tags: internals
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [How the X vs Y Comparative Mode Works in last30days-skill](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/understanding-the-comparative-mode-for-x-vs-y-in-last30days-skill)

Learn how last30days-skill's comparative mode uses regex and tiered sources to analyze X vs Y debates, prioritizing Reddit and Hacker News and analyzing X handles.

- Tags: internals
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [Using a Per-Project .env Config File in last30days-skill: Complete Setup Guide](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/using-the-per-project-env-config-file-in-last30days-skill)

Master per-project .env config files in last30days-skill. Discover how the framework merges settings and prioritizes environment variables for seamless project management.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [X/Twitter Authentication Setup: Configuring AUTH_TOKEN and CT0 in last30days-skill](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/x-twitter-authentication-setup-auth-token-ct0-in-last30days-skill)

Learn to configure AUTH_TOKEN and CT0 for X/Twitter authentication in the last30days-skill repository. Securely set up your Bird client for efficient X searches.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-25

### [How to Configure API Keys for the mvanhorn/last30days-skill: Complete Setup Guide](/mvanhorn/last30days-skill/how-to-configure-api-keys-for-mvanhorn-last30days-skill)

Learn how to configure API keys for mvanhorn/last30days-skill. This guide covers environment variables, dotfiles, and per-project settings for seamless integration.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-25