twitter_user_followers
Get the followers of a specific Twitter/X user.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pages | No | Number of pages to fetch, 1-20 (default: 1) | |
| username | Yes | Twitter username (without @, max 50 characters) |
Get the followers of a specific Twitter/X user.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pages | No | Number of pages to fetch, 1-20 (default: 1) | |
| username | Yes | Twitter username (without @, max 50 characters) |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
Input schema / properties / pages / descriptionPrevious value: -"Number of pages to fetch, 1-10 (default: 1)"New value: +"Number of pages to fetch, 1-20 (default: 1)"Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden, but it only says 'Get' and reveals nothing about pagination behavior, rate limits, output shape, or whether authentication is required. The schema mentions paging, but the description itself does not add behavioral context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single clean sentence, front-loaded with the action and resource, with no wasted words. It is appropriately sized for the tool's low complexity.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The schema covers both parameters and the action is clear, so an agent can probably invoke it correctly. However, there is no output schema and the description does not describe what the response looks like or note pagination behavior, leaving minor but relevant gaps for a no-annotation tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100%, so the input schema already documents both username and pages adequately. The description adds no parameter-level meaning, so the baseline 3 applies.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description states a clear verb ('Get') and resource ('followers of a specific Twitter/X user'), which names the action precisely. It does not explicitly contrast with siblings like twitter_user_following or twitter_verified_followers, so the agent must infer differentiation from the tool name.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance is given on when to choose this tool over near alternatives such as twitter_user_following, twitter_verified_followers, or search_twitter_users. There are no exclusions, prerequisites, or context cues beyond the action itself.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Most tools are clearly scoped by platform and resource (e.g. search_twitter vs twitter_user_tweets vs twitter_tweet_details). A few pairs like twitter_tweet_comments vs twitter_user_replies or facebook_page_posts vs search_facebook_posts could cause minor confusion, but descriptions generally clarify the distinction.
The dominant pattern is snake_case with a platform_prefix_resource suffix, and search_* consistently marks search operations. Minor deviations include noun-style names like amazon_best_sellers and place_photos, and the odd get_ skill/comments tools, but the overall convention is predictable.
74 tools is far beyond the typical well-scoped MCP server, even for a multi-platform API aggregator. The breadth is justified by the many platforms covered, but an agent will face a very large action space, and this could reasonably be split into per-platform servers.
The server provides strong lifecycle coverage for its read-only domain: search, profile/details, posts, and engagement data across most platforms. Gaps exist for some platforms (e.g. no LinkedIn person profile, no Facebook event details, no Truth Social profile/search, no Reddit subreddit-specific tools), but the core workflows are well covered.