X/Twitter MCP Server
@Barresider
About X/Twitter MCP Server
An MCP Server to interact with X/Twitter besides the official API.
Basic information
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"x-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@barresider/x-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TWITTER_USERNAME": "your_twitter_username",
"TWITTER_PASSWORD": "your_twitter_password"
}
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is X/Twitter MCP Server?
X/Twitter MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides unofficial X/Twitter API access through browser automation using Playwright. It enables AI agents and applications to programmatically interact with X/Twitter for content creation, scraping, and social media automation.
How to use X/Twitter MCP Server?
Add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop config file with your X/Twitter credentials as environment variables (TWITTER_USERNAME, TWITTER_PASSWORD). Optionally, provide a PROXY_URL. Restart Claude Desktop to begin using the 25+ MCP tools. For standalone use, run npm run cli login to authenticate.
Key features of X/Twitter MCP Server
- Post tweets, threads, and interact with posts
- Scrape timelines, profiles, and search tweets
- Like, retweet, bookmark, and reply to posts
- Upload images, videos, and GIFs to tweets
- Supports stdio and HTTP/SSE transport
- 25+ MCP tools for X/Twitter automation
Use cases of X/Twitter MCP Server
- Automate posting tweets and threads from AI agents
- Scrape trending topics and hashtags for analysis
- Search for viral content with minimum engagement filters
- Monitor and interact with comments on posts
- Extract comprehensive user profiles and recent posts
FAQ from X/Twitter MCP Server
What are the prerequisites for X/Twitter MCP Server?
Node.js 18+ and valid X/Twitter account credentials are required. Docker is optional for containerized deployment.
How does authentication work?
Credentials are provided via TWITTER_USERNAME and TWITTER_PASSWORD environment variables. Run npm run cli login to store a session in the directory specified by AUTH_DIR (default playwright/.auth).
Does the server support proxies?
Yes, it supports HTTP/HTTPS proxies configured via the PROXY_URL environment variable, with optional authentication, useful for rotating IPs or accessing restricted networks.
What are common troubleshooting steps?
Verify credentials, re-authenticate, check for UI updates, reduce request frequency, and ensure proper environment variables for Docker.
Is this tool official or affiliated with X/Twitter?
No, this is an unofficial tool using browser automation and is not affiliated with X/Twitter. Use responsibly and respect X/Twitter's terms of service.
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