X Tools for Claude MCP

What is X Tools for Claude MCP?

A lightweight, open‑source toolkit that enables Claude to search Twitter efficiently using natural language and display results based on user intent. Designed for both raw data viewing and optional analysis.

How to use X Tools for Claude MCP?

Install Node.js v16+, get a free RapidAPI key for the Twitter154 endpoint, clone the repository, run npm install, and configure mcp.json in your Claude for Desktop configuration directory. Then simply ask Claude to search Twitter in plain English (e.g., “Show me recent tweets about artificial intelligence”).

Key features of X Tools for Claude MCP?

• Natural‑language Twitter search via Claude
• Advanced Twitter search syntax support
• Clean markdown‑formatted tweet display
• Flexible output: raw tweets or optional analysis
• Filter by keywords, users, dates, engagement metrics
• Pagination to retrieve more than 20 tweets

Use cases of X Tools for Claude MCP?

• Ask Claude to show recent tweets on any topic in natural language
• Find the latest tweets from a specific user mentioning a keyword
• Search for tweets with a minimum number of likes or retweets
• Get a sentiment analysis summary of recent tweets about a topic
• Combine multiple filters (date range, media type, engagement) in one query

FAQ from X Tools for Claude MCP?

What are the prerequisites?

Node.js v16+, Claude for Desktop, and a free RapidAPI key with access to The Old Bird API (Twitter154).

How do I get an API key?

Sign up for a RapidAPI account, subscribe to the Twitter154 endpoint (a free tier is available), and copy the key from your RapidAPI dashboard.

How do I configure Claude for Desktop?

Place an mcp.json file in %APPDATA%\Claude (Windows) or ~/Library/Application Support/Claude (macOS) with the RapidAPI key and absolute path to main.js. Also copy claude-rules.md and TwitterSearchSyntaxGuide.txt to your Claude knowledge base directory.

Why might I get no search results?

Ensure your query is valid and not too restrictive. Check that your RapidAPI key is correctly set in mcp.json and that you’re using absolute paths.

What search syntax does the tool support?

All standard Twitter operators: from:, to:, @username, filter:media/images/native_video/links, since:, until:, min_retweets:, min_faves:, min_replies:.