x-search

Search X/Twitter discussions with date and handle filters via the xAI Grok API.

1|Updated Apr 10, 2026

Search Tags:#citations #grok #twitter #social listening #trend analysis #x #real-time research

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ezjonline/ezj-automations --skill x-search-ezjonline

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: x-search
Source: https://github.com/ezjonline/ezj-automations/tree/main/skills/x-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ezjonline/ezj-automations --skill x-search-ezjonline

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires dotenv, requests.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly understand what people are saying on X/Twitter without manually scrolling through endless posts, threads, and accounts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Trend Discovery: Summarize broad conversations, emerging techniques, and recurring opinions around a topic.
Deep Tweet Research: Retrieve tweet-level evidence with citations, date filters, and handle filters when you need verifiable sources.
Batch Monitoring: Run multiple queries at once to track discourse across several angles, products, or communities.

Quick Start

Ask the x-search skill to investigate a topic on X and return either a broad summary or deep tweet-level results with citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about x-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find real-time Twitter discussions and community sentiment around a topic?▼

You can find real-time Twitter discussions by searching X with this Skill to surface trends, threads, and community sentiment. It summarizes broad conversations and retrieves tweet-level evidence with citations.

What's the best way to get tweets with citations for research?▼

To get tweets with citations for research, use the deep tweet retrieval feature. It returns verifiable tweet-level sources, complete with date and handle filters to ensure evidence accuracy.

Do I need an xAI Grok API key to search X trends?▼

Yes, you need an xAI Grok API key to search X trends. The Skill uses chat completions and x_search responses to access real-time data, and it reports cost data for your queries.

Can I track discourse across multiple angles using batch research?▼

Yes, you can track discourse across multiple angles using the batch monitoring feature. It runs multiple queries at once to monitor conversations across various products or communities.

How do I filter X search results by specific dates or accounts?▼

You can filter X search results by specific dates or accounts using the built-in date and handle filters. This narrows deep tweet retrieval to verifiable sources from specific timeframes or users.

What are the limitations of using Grok for social listening on X?▼

Limitations of using Grok for social listening include dependency on API access and potential costs. It surfaces trends and citations but requires an active xAI Grok API key to function.