x-api

Post tweets, read timelines, and search the X API with OAuth authentication.

Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ThejanaJayalath/Niolla-PM-system --skill x-api-thejanajayalath
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: x-api
Source: https://github.com/ThejanaJayalath/Niolla-PM-system/tree/main/.cursor/.agents/skills/x-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ThejanaJayalath/Niolla-PM-system --skill x-api-thejanajayalath

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, requests_oauthlib.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of manual social media management by enabling programmatic control over X (Twitter) interactions, allowing for automated posting, data retrieval, and engagement tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Content Distribution: Post individual tweets or complex threads programmatically with media support.
  • Data Intelligence: Fetch user timelines, search for specific trends, and extract engagement metrics for analytics.
  • Use Case: Build a bot that monitors specific industry keywords and automatically drafts responses or pulls recent posts to inform a brand voice model.

Quick Start

Use the x-api skill to search for recent tweets containing the hashtag #claude and return the top ten results.

Frequently Asked Questions about x-api

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate posting tweets and threads using the X API?

Automate X API posting by structuring API requests for individual tweets or complex threads with media support. This removes manual social media friction, enabling programmatic content distribution and automated engagement tracking.

Can I use OAuth 2.0 for app-only Twitter analytics and timeline retrieval?

OAuth 2.0 supports app-only operations for Twitter analytics, while OAuth 1.0a handles user-context flows. Use these authentication methods to fetch user timelines, search trends, and extract engagement metrics programmatically.

What's the best way to search recent tweets for specific keywords programmatically?

Search recent tweets programmatically by executing structured API requests with specific query parameters. The x-api skill returns top results for defined keywords or hashtags, enabling automated data intelligence and trend monitoring.

Do I need requests_oauthlib to handle X API authentication flows?

You need the requests_oauthlib dependency to handle X API authentication flows. It manages OAuth 1.0a and 2.0 protocols required for authorizing user-context and app-only operations during automated social media interaction.

How does automated engagement tracking work with the X API?

Automated engagement tracking works by performing structured API requests to fetch user timelines and extract metrics. Robust error handling ensures reliable data retrieval for analytics and monitoring specific industry keywords.

Are there limitations when building a bot for automated content distribution on X?

Limitations for automated content distribution depend on X API rate limits and authentication scopes. Robust error handling manages API constraints, but request volumes for posting tweets or extracting engagement metrics remain bound by API tiers.