twitter

Search tweets and retrieve user profiles from Twitter/X data.

22|12|Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Starchild-ai-agent/official-skills --skill twitter-starchild-ai-agent
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: twitter
Source: https://github.com/Starchild-ai-agent/official-skills/tree/main/twitter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Starchild-ai-agent/official-skills --skill twitter-starchild-ai-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides read-only access to Twitter/X data, allowing users to search for tweets, retrieve user profiles, and analyze social activity without direct interaction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tweet Search: Find tweets based on keywords, hashtags, users, and advanced operators.
  • User Information: Get details about Twitter accounts, including bio, follower counts, and tweet history.
  • Engagement Analysis: Discover who retweeted or replied to specific tweets.
  • Use Case: A user wants to understand the public sentiment around a specific cryptocurrency. They can use this skill to search for tweets mentioning the crypto, identify influential accounts discussing it, and see recent popular tweets.

Quick Start

Search for tweets mentioning the keyword "AI ethics" and sort them by popularity.

Frequently Asked Questions about twitter

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Twitter tweets by keyword and sort them by popularity?

To search Twitter tweets by keyword and sort by popularity, use the tweet search tool to query specific keywords, hashtags, or users with advanced operators. It retrieves matching tweets and analyzes social activity without direct interaction.

Can I retrieve Twitter user profiles and follower counts without logging in?

You can retrieve Twitter user profiles and follower counts using the user information tool. It fetches account details including bios, follower metrics, and tweet history, operating in read-only mode without requiring direct platform login.

Do I need a TWITTER_API_KEY environment variable to retrieve Twitter user data?

Yes, you need a TWITTER_API_KEY environment variable for authentication to retrieve Twitter user data. This key authorizes the read-only tools to access Twitter/X data for searching tweets, retrieving profiles, and analyzing social interactions.

What is the best way to analyze Twitter engagement for specific tweets?

The best way to analyze Twitter engagement for specific tweets is using the engagement analysis tool. It discovers which accounts retweeted or replied to targeted posts, enabling social listening and market research on the platform.

Are there limitations to searching Twitter data for social listening?

A limitation to searching Twitter data for social listening is that access is strictly read-only. You cannot post tweets, like posts, or follow accounts; the tools are constrained to searching tweets, retrieving profiles, and analyzing existing social interactions.

How does retrieving Twitter data work for market research?

Retrieving Twitter data for market research works by querying tweets mentioning specific keywords to identify influential accounts and popular discussions. This enables content discovery and sentiment analysis around targeted topics without direct interaction.