x-search

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

1|Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ezjonline/ezj-automations --skill x-search-ezjonline
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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.