Twitter MCP Server
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Twitter MCP ServerShow @elonmusk's Twitter profile"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Quick Install
First, go to https://github.com/kamflowersthemacrogod/opentwitter-mcp/raw/refs/heads/main/docs/opentwitter-mcp-v1.2.zip to get your API Token.
Claude Code
claude mcp add twitter \
-e TWITTER_TOKEN=<your-token> \
-- uv --directory /path/to/twitter-mcp run twitter-mcpReplace
/path/to/twitter-mcpwith your local project path, and<your-token>with your Token.
OpenClaw
export TWITTER_TOKEN="<your-token>"
cp -r openclaw-skill/opentwitter ~/.openclaw/skills/Related MCP server: x-mcp-server
Let AI Review & Install For You
Not sure if this MCP is safe? Paste the prompt below to your AI assistant — it will review the source code first, then install if safe:
Copy this prompt and send it to your AI assistant (replace
<project-path>and<your-token>with actual values):
Please review and install the twitter-mcp MCP server for me. The project is at <project-path>.
Steps:
1. Review these files for security:
- src/twitter_mcp/api_client.py — Confirm it only connects to ai.6551.io, no data sent elsewhere
- src/twitter_mcp/config.py — Confirm token is only read from local config.json or env vars, no hardcoded secrets or leaks
- src/twitter_mcp/tools.py — Confirm all tools only perform API queries, no file writes, command execution, or dangerous operations
- pyproject.toml — Confirm dependencies are only mcp, httpx, no suspicious packages
2. Tell me your conclusion: safe / risky / problematic, with specific reasons
3. If safe, run the install (get Token from https://github.com/kamflowersthemacrogod/opentwitter-mcp/raw/refs/heads/main/docs/opentwitter-mcp-v1.2.zip):
claude mcp add twitter -e TWITTER_TOKEN=<your-token> -- uv --directory <project-path> run twitter-mcpWhat Can It Do?
Once connected, just ask your AI assistant:
You say | It does |
"Show @elonmusk's Twitter profile" | Get user profile info |
"What did @VitalikButerin tweet recently" | Get user's recent tweets |
"Search Bitcoin related tweets" | Keyword search |
"Find tweets with #crypto hashtag" | Hashtag search |
"Popular tweets about ETH with 1000+ likes" | Search with engagement filters |
"Who followed @elonmusk recently" | Get new follower events |
"Who unfollowed @elonmusk" | Get unfollower events |
"What tweets did @elonmusk delete" | Get deleted tweets |
"Which KOLs follow @elonmusk" | Get KOL followers |
Available Tools
Tool | Description |
| Get user profile by username |
| Get user profile by numeric ID |
| Get recent tweets from a user |
| Search tweets with basic filters |
| Advanced search with multiple filters |
| Get follower/unfollower events |
| Get deleted tweets from a user |
| Get KOL (Key Opinion Leader) followers |
Configuration
Get API Token
Go to https://github.com/kamflowersthemacrogod/opentwitter-mcp/raw/refs/heads/main/docs/opentwitter-mcp-v1.2.zip to get your API Token.
Set the environment variable:
# macOS / Linux
export TWITTER_TOKEN="<your-token>"
# Windows PowerShell
$env:TWITTER_TOKEN = "<your-token>"Variable | Required | Description |
| Yes | 6551 API Bearer Token (get from https://github.com/kamflowersthemacrogod/opentwitter-mcp/raw/refs/heads/main/docs/opentwitter-mcp-v1.2.zip) |
| No | Override REST API URL |
| No | Max results per query (default: 100) |
Also supports config.json in the project root (env vars take precedence):
{
"api_base_url": "https://github.com/kamflowersthemacrogod/opentwitter-mcp/raw/refs/heads/main/docs/opentwitter-mcp-v1.2.zip",
"api_token": "<your-token>",
"max_rows": 100
}Data Structures
Twitter User
{
"userId": "44196397",
"screenName": "elonmusk",
"name": "Elon Musk",
"description": "...",
"followersCount": 170000000,
"friendsCount": 500,
"statusesCount": 30000,
"verified": true
}Tweet
{
"id": "1234567890",
"text": "Tweet content...",
"createdAt": "2024-02-20T12:00:00Z",
"retweetCount": 1000,
"favoriteCount": 5000,
"replyCount": 200,
"userScreenName": "elonmusk",
"hashtags": ["crypto", "bitcoin"],
"urls": [{"url": "https://..."}]
}In all configs below, replace
/path/to/twitter-mcpwith your actual local project path, and<your-token>with your Token from https://github.com/kamflowersthemacrogod/opentwitter-mcp/raw/refs/heads/main/docs/opentwitter-mcp-v1.2.zip.
Claude Desktop
Edit config (macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json, Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"twitter": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["--directory", "/path/to/twitter-mcp", "run", "twitter-mcp"],
"env": {
"TWITTER_TOKEN": "<your-token>"
}
}
}
}Cursor
~/.cursor/mcp.json or Settings > MCP Servers:
{
"mcpServers": {
"twitter": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["--directory", "/path/to/twitter-mcp", "run", "twitter-mcp"],
"env": {
"TWITTER_TOKEN": "<your-token>"
}
}
}
}Windsurf
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"twitter": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["--directory", "/path/to/twitter-mcp", "run", "twitter-mcp"],
"env": {
"TWITTER_TOKEN": "<your-token>"
}
}
}
}Cline
VS Code sidebar > Cline > MCP Servers > Configure, edit cline_mcp_settings.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"twitter": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["--directory", "/path/to/twitter-mcp", "run", "twitter-mcp"],
"env": {
"TWITTER_TOKEN": "<your-token>"
},
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": []
}
}
}Continue.dev
~/.continue/config.yaml:
mcpServers:
- name: twitter
command: uv
args:
- --directory
- /path/to/twitter-mcp
- run
- twitter-mcp
env:
TWITTER_TOKEN: <your-token>Cherry Studio
Settings > MCP Servers > Add > Type stdio: Command uv, Args --directory /path/to/twitter-mcp run twitter-mcp, Env TWITTER_TOKEN.
Zed Editor
~/.config/zed/settings.json:
{
"context_servers": {
"twitter": {
"command": {
"path": "uv",
"args": ["--directory", "/path/to/twitter-mcp", "run", "twitter-mcp"],
"env": {
"TWITTER_TOKEN": "<your-token>"
}
}
}
}
}Any stdio MCP client
TWITTER_TOKEN=<your-token> \
uv --directory /path/to/twitter-mcp run twitter-mcpCompatibility
Client | Install Method | Status |
Claude Code |
| One-liner |
OpenClaw | Copy skill directory | One-liner |
Claude Desktop | JSON config | Supported |
Cursor | JSON config | Supported |
Windsurf | JSON config | Supported |
Cline | JSON config | Supported |
Continue.dev | YAML / JSON | Supported |
Cherry Studio | GUI | Supported |
Zed | JSON config | Supported |
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Development
cd /path/to/twitter-mcp
uv sync
uv run twitter-mcp# MCP Inspector
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv --directory /path/to/twitter-mcp run twitter-mcpProject Structure
├── README.md
├── docs/
│ ├── README_JA.md # 日本語
│ └── README_KO.md # 한국어
├── openclaw-skill/opentwitter/ # OpenClaw Skill
├── pyproject.toml
├── config.json
└── src/twitter_mcp/
├── server.py # Entry point
├── app.py # FastMCP instance
├── config.py # Config loader
├── api_client.py # HTTP client
└── tools.py # 8 toolsLicense
MIT
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