X (Twitter) MCP Server for Claude Code 3 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add X (Twitter) as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add x-twitter --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About X (Twitter) MCP Server
Connect your X (Twitter) developer account to any AI agent and take full control of your social listening workflow through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers X (Twitter) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 3 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where X (Twitter) data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Recent Tweet Search — Search for latest public discussions (up to past 7 days) across the network using exact keywords, hashtags, or handles
- User Lookups — Fetch precise profile metadata of a specific user by their @username, revealing follower counts, verified states, and biographies
- Tweet Introspection — Provide a raw Tweet ID and instantly collect isolated text content alongside full engagement metrics (likes, retweets)
The X (Twitter) MCP Server exposes 3 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect X (Twitter) to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the X (Twitter) MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using X (Twitter)
Ask Claude: "Using X (Twitter), show me..." — 3 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the X (Twitter) MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with X (Twitter) through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using X (Twitter) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
X (Twitter) + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the X (Twitter) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed X (Twitter) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query X (Twitter) nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe X (Twitter) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query X (Twitter) status endpoints and alert on anomalies
X (Twitter) MCP Tools for Claude Code (3)
These 3 tools become available when you connect X (Twitter) to Claude Code via MCP:
get_tweet_details
Retrieve the text and engagement metrics of a specific Tweet by its numeric ID
lookup_user_by_username
Do not include the "@" symbol. Fetch full details of a specific Twitter/X user by their @username (follower count, bio, verified status)
search_recent_tweets
Provide a search query string. Search for recent public tweets (up to last 7 days) using keywords, hashtags, or handles
Example Prompts for X (Twitter) in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with X (Twitter) immediately.
"Search for tweets mentioning 'Vinkius Cloud' over the last couple days."
"Look up the profile details for 'elonmusk'."
"Get the engagement stats for tweet ID 123456789."
Troubleshooting X (Twitter) MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting X (Twitter) to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
X (Twitter) + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating X (Twitter) MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect X (Twitter) with your favorite client
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Connect X (Twitter) to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 3 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.