X Tools for Claude MCP

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

Features

- Natural Language Search: Ask Claude to search Twitter in plain English
- Twitter Search: Search tweets using natural language or advanced Twitter syntax
- Professional Formatting: Clean, markdown-formatted tweet display
- Flexible Output: Display raw tweets or add analysis based on what you ask for
- Advanced Filtering: Find tweets by keywords, users, dates, engagement metrics, and more
- Pagination Support: Retrieve more than the default 20 tweets per search when needed

Installation

Prerequisites

- Node.js v16+
- Claude for Desktop
- Free RapidAPI key with access to the "The Old Bird API" (Twitter154) endpoint

RapidAPI Key Setup

1. Visit The Old Bird API on RapidAPI
2. Sign up for a RapidAPI account if you don't have one
3. Subscribe to the API (there is a free tier available)
4. Once subscribed, copy your RapidAPI key from your dashboard

Setup Steps

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/0xGval/twitter-X-mcp-server

   cd twitter-X-mcp-tools

   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

   

3. Create your configuration:
- Copy mcp.json.example to mcp.json in your Claude Desktop directory
- Edit mcp.json to include your RapidAPI key and correct file paths

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "x-tools": {
         "command": "node",
         "args": ["YOUR_ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO/main.js"],
         "env": {
           "RAPIDAPI_KEY": "your_rapidapi_key"
         }
       }
     }
   }
   

4. Configure Claude for Desktop:
- On Windows: Place your mcp.json file in %APPDATA%\Claude\
- On macOS: Place your mcp.json file in ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/
- Copy claude-rules.md and knowledge/TwitterSearchSyntaxGuide.txt to your Claude knowledge base directory
- Restart Claude Desktop for the changes to take effect

Available Tools

Twitter Search

The tool is primarily designed to be used with natural language. Simply ask Claude to search for something on Twitter, and it will interpret your request.

searchTwitter(query: "keyword", section: "latest", limit: 20)

Search Twitter using natural language or advanced syntax:

- query: Search query (supports Twitter's advanced search operators)
- section: "latest" or "top" results (default: "latest")
- limit: Number of tweets to return (default: 20)

Natural Language Examples

Simple Query

Ask Claude:

Show me recent tweets about artificial intelligence

User-Focused Query

Ask Claude:

Find the latest tweets from Elon Musk that mention SpaceX

Complex Natural Query

Ask Claude:

Search for tweets about climate change with at least 100 likes from the past month

Analysis Request

Ask Claude:

What's the sentiment around the new Bitcoin ETF based on recent tweets?

Direct Syntax Examples

For those who prefer direct syntax:

from:elonmusk spacex since:2023-01-01

"artificial intelligence" filter:images min_faves:100

climate action min_retweets:50 -filter:retweets

Required Files

This tool includes several important files that must be properly set up:

- main.js: The main application file
- tools/twitter.js: The Twitter search implementation
- claude-rules.md: Instructions for Claude to display search results appropriately
- knowledge/TwitterSearchSyntaxGuide.txt: Reference guide for Twitter search syntax

Make sure all these files are placed in the correct locations in your Claude setup.

Search Syntax

The tool supports all standard Twitter search operators, which Claude can apply from your natural language:

Users

- from:username - Tweets sent by a specific account - to:username - Replies to a specific account - @username - Tweets mentioning the account

Media and Links

- filter:media - Tweets with any media - filter:images - Tweets with images - filter:native_video - Tweets with videos - filter:links - Tweets with links

Dates

- since:YYYY-MM-DD - Tweets after this date - until:YYYY-MM-DD - Tweets before this date

Engagement

- min_retweets:n - Tweets with at least n retweets - min_faves:n - Tweets with at least n likes - min_replies:n - Tweets with at least n replies

Troubleshooting

Common issues:

- API Key Not Found: Ensure your RapidAPI key is correctly set in mcp.json
- Path Errors: Make sure you're using full absolute paths with proper escaping in Windows (\\)
- No Results: Check that your search query is valid and not too restrictive
- Claude Behavior Issues: Make sure you have the latest version of claude-rules.md that includes the flexible output instructions
- Missing Files: Verify that claude-rules.md and TwitterSearchSyntaxGuide.txt are properly added to your Claude rules and knowledge base

Development

To modify the tool:

1. Edit the files in the tools/ directory
2. Update the formatting in formatTwitterResults() function if needed
3. Restart Claude for Desktop to see changes

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgements

- Model Context Protocol (MCP) by Anthropic
- RapidAPI Twitter154 API
- Axios
- Zod

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Note: This tool is designed to work with the Claude AI assistant and provide Twitter search results with flexible display options based on user intent.