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get_user_tweets

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Fetch all tweets posted by a Twitter user. Provide the user's screen name or numeric ID to retrieve their complete tweet history.

Instructions

Fetch all tweets posted by a Twitter user via API

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
cursorNoPagination cursor from previous response.
userIdNoNumeric Twitter user ID. Required if `userName` is not provided. Faster than `userName`.
userNameNoScreen name (without @). Required if `userId` is not provided.
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, which is consistent with 'Fetch'. Description does not add further behavioral context like pagination limits or rate limits.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single clear sentence, no wasted words, but lacks important details for completeness.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

No output schema and description does not explain return values or pagination behavior. Despite cursor parameter, no mention of how to use pagination or what 'all tweets' entails.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema has 100% coverage with descriptions for all parameters. Description does not add additional meaning beyond what is already in the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states the tool fetches all tweets from a Twitter user, but does not differentiate from siblings like get_user_tweets_and_replies or get_user_tweets_complete.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as the sibling tools that also retrieve user tweets.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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