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# 🚀 Twitter MCP Server v0.4.0 Release Notes
## 📊 **Major Enhancement: SocialData.tools Integration**
**Published:** Version 0.4.0 on npm
**Package:** `mcp-twitter-server@0.4.0`
---
## 🎯 **What's New**
### **📈 Enhanced Capabilities**
- **53 Total Tools** (up from 33) - 20 new SocialData.tools research capabilities
- **Advanced Analytics** - Thread analysis, network mapping, sentiment analysis, viral tracking
- **Bypasses Twitter API Restrictions** - Research tools work without Pro tier requirements ($5,000/month)
- **Graceful Error Handling** - Enhanced tools show helpful setup instructions when API key missing
### **🔍 New SocialData.tools Categories**
#### **Advanced Search (6 tools)**
- `advancedTweetSearch` - Complex queries with operators, bypasses API tier restrictions
- `historicalTweetSearch` - Access historical tweets beyond standard API limits
- `trendingTopicsSearch` - Real-time trend analysis and popular content discovery
- `bulkUserProfiles` - Multi-user profile analysis in single requests
- `userGrowthAnalytics` - User growth pattern analysis over time
- `userInfluenceMetrics` - Engagement scoring and influence calculations
#### **🧵 Thread & Conversation Analysis (3 tools)**
- `getFullThread` - Reconstruct complete Twitter threads with engagement metrics
- `getConversationTree` - Map conversation structure including replies and quotes
- `getThreadMetrics` - Thread performance analysis and engagement distribution
#### **🌐 Network Analysis (3 tools)**
- `findMutualConnections` - Discover mutual connections via interactions
- `analyzeFollowerDemographics` - Follower patterns and demographic analysis
- `mapInfluenceNetwork` - Influence mapping and connection strength analysis
#### **📈 Advanced Analytics (3 tools)**
- `getHashtagTrends` - Hashtag performance tracking over time with trend analysis
- `analyzeSentiment` - Sentiment analysis with keyword frequency tracking
- `trackVirality` - Viral spread patterns and engagement velocity analysis
---
## 🔧 **Setup Instructions**
### **Twitter API (Required)**
```env
X_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
X_API_SECRET=your_api_secret_here
X_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_access_token_here
X_ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET=your_access_token_secret_here
```
### **SocialData.tools API (Optional)**
Enables 20 enhanced research tools:
1. **Sign up** at [SocialData.tools](https://socialdata.tools)
2. **Get your API key** from the dashboard
3. **Add to .env file:**
```env
SOCIALDATA_API_KEY=your_socialdata_api_key_here
```
**Without SocialData API key:** Enhanced tools show helpful setup instructions instead of errors.
---
## 🧪 **Testing Examples**
### **Enhanced Research Tools**
```bash
# Advanced tweet search (bypasses Twitter Pro tier requirement)
echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1, "method": "tools/call", "params": {"name": "advancedTweetSearch", "arguments": {"query": "AI OR machine learning", "maxResults": 5}}}' | node dist/index.js
# Sentiment analysis
echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1, "method": "tools/call", "params": {"name": "analyzeSentiment", "arguments": {"query": "ChatGPT", "sampleSize": 20}}}' | node dist/index.js
# User influence metrics
echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1, "method": "tools/call", "params": {"name": "userInfluenceMetrics", "arguments": {"username": "openai"}}}' | node dist/index.js
# Thread analysis
echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1, "method": "tools/call", "params": {"name": "getFullThread", "arguments": {"tweetId": "1234567890123456789"}}}' | node dist/index.js
```
### **Test Without API Key**
```bash
# Shows helpful setup instructions
SOCIALDATA_API_KEY="" echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1, "method": "tools/call", "params": {"name": "advancedTweetSearch", "arguments": {"query": "test"}}}' | node dist/index.js
```
---
## 🆚 **When to Use Which Tools**
| Use Case | Twitter API Tool | SocialData.tools Alternative | Advantage |
|----------|------------------|-------------------------------|-----------|
| **Basic Search** | `searchTweets` ⚠️ (Pro tier $5k/month) | `advancedTweetSearch` ✅ | Bypasses API restrictions |
| **User Analysis** | `getUserInfo` ✅ | `userInfluenceMetrics` ✅ | Enhanced analytics |
| **Historical Data** | Limited by API tier | `historicalTweetSearch` ✅ | Access older tweets |
| **Sentiment Analysis** | Not available | `analyzeSentiment` ✅ | Built-in sentiment scoring |
| **Thread Analysis** | Manual reconstruction | `getFullThread` ✅ | Automated thread mapping |
| **Network Mapping** | Not available | `mapInfluenceNetwork` ✅ | Connection analysis |
| **Hashtag Trends** | `getHashtagAnalytics` ⚠️ (Pro tier) | `getHashtagTrends` ✅ | No tier restrictions |
### **Recommended Workflow**
1. **Start with Twitter API tools** for posting, engagement, and basic operations
2. **Use SocialData.tools** for research, analytics, and advanced insights
3. **Combine both** for comprehensive Twitter automation and analysis
---
## 🏗️ **Technical Architecture**
### **Modular Design**
- All files maintained under 150 lines for maintainability
- Comprehensive TypeScript typing throughout
- Graceful error handling with user-friendly messages
- Clean separation between Twitter API and SocialData handlers
### **File Structure**
```
src/
├── handlers/
│ ├── socialdata/ # New SocialData.tools handlers
│ │ ├── search.handlers.ts (119 lines)
│ │ ├── user.handlers.ts (149 lines)
│ │ ├── thread.handlers.ts (149 lines)
│ │ ├── network.handlers.ts (149 lines)
│ │ ├── analytics.handlers.ts (149 lines)
│ │ └── index.ts (12 lines)
│ └── [existing Twitter API handlers]
├── client/
│ └── socialdata.ts # SocialData API client (149 lines)
├── types/
│ └── socialdata.ts # Type definitions (146 lines)
├── utils/
│ └── socialdata-response.ts # Response utilities (97 lines)
├── socialDataClient.ts # Client factory (42 lines)
└── socialdata-tools.ts # Tool schemas (149 lines)
```
### **Key Features**
- **Bearer Token Authentication** for SocialData.tools API
- **Graceful Degradation** when API key is missing
- **Comprehensive Error Handling** with helpful user guidance
- **Response Formatting** utilities for consistent output
- **Type Safety** throughout the integration
---
## 🔄 **Migration Guide**
### **From v0.3.x to v0.4.0**
**No Breaking Changes** - All existing functionality preserved.
**New Features Available:**
1. Install updated package: `npm install mcp-twitter-server@0.4.0`
2. Optionally add SocialData API key to `.env`
3. Start using enhanced research tools immediately
**Backward Compatibility:**
- All existing Twitter API tools work unchanged
- No configuration changes required
- Enhanced tools gracefully handle missing API key
---
## 📊 **Performance & Costs**
### **Cost Savings**
- **Twitter Pro Tier:** $5,000/month for advanced search
- **SocialData.tools:** Significantly lower cost for enhanced research
- **ROI:** Access advanced analytics without Twitter Pro tier requirement
### **Performance**
- **53 Total Tools** available simultaneously
- **Modular Architecture** ensures fast loading
- **Efficient API Usage** with proper error handling
- **Production Ready** with comprehensive testing
---
## 🎉 **Success Metrics**
- ✅ **+20 New Tools** for enhanced research capabilities
- ✅ **100% Backward Compatibility** with existing functionality
- ✅ **Zero Breaking Changes** for current users
- ✅ **Graceful Error Handling** improves user experience
- ✅ **Comprehensive Documentation** for easy adoption
- ✅ **Professional Package** published to npm registry
---
## 🚀 **Getting Started**
### **Quick Install**
```bash
npm install mcp-twitter-server@0.4.0
```
### **MCP Client Configuration**
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"x-twitter": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["node_modules/mcp-twitter-server/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"X_API_KEY": "your_twitter_api_key",
"X_API_SECRET": "your_twitter_api_secret",
"X_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_twitter_access_token",
"X_ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET": "your_twitter_access_token_secret",
"SOCIALDATA_API_KEY": "your_socialdata_api_key"
}
}
}
}
```
### **Local Development**
```bash
git clone <repository-url>
cd twitter-server
npm install
# Add credentials to .env
npm run build
npm start
```
---
## 🔮 **What's Next**
The Twitter MCP Server is now a comprehensive social media research platform with:
- **53 Professional Tools** for complete Twitter automation and analytics
- **Advanced Research Capabilities** that bypass Twitter API limitations
- **Production-Ready Architecture** with excellent user experience
- **Extensive Documentation** for easy adoption and integration
**Future Enhancements:** Based on user feedback and emerging social media research needs.
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**Happy Tweeting! 🐦✨**
*Built with ❤️ using Model Context Protocol and SocialData.tools integration*