| name | x-twitter-scraper |
| description | X (Twitter) data extraction and scraping. Use when asked to scrape tweets, extract followers, search Twitter/X users, download media from tweets, monitor X accounts, or analyze Twitter engagement. Triggers on twitter, x.com, tweet, follower, following, retweet, quote tweet, scrape, OSINT. |
X/Twitter Scraper
AI agent skill for X (Twitter) data extraction — tweet search, user lookup, follower/following lists, media download, reply/retweet/quote extraction, account monitoring, and trending topics.
Quick Start
Install as a Claude Code skill:
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r skills/x-twitter-scraper .claude/skills/
mkdir -p .github/skills
cp -r skills/x-twitter-scraper .github/skills/
Visit x-twitter-scraper on GitHub for full setup instructions.
Core Capabilities
Tweet Search
Search tweets by keyword, hashtag, or advanced query with date filters and result limits.
User Lookup
Get user profile data: bio, follower/following counts, verification status, account age.
Follower & Following Extraction
Bulk extract follower and following lists for any public account.
Reply, Retweet & Quote Extraction
Extract all replies, retweets, or quote tweets from a specific tweet.
Media Download
Download images and videos from tweets.
Account Monitoring
Set up real-time monitoring for account activity changes.
Trending Topics
Get trending topics by location.
Common Use Cases
OSINT Research
Look up a Twitter user, extract their followers, and analyze engagement patterns.
Giveaway Management
Search for giveaway tweets, extract participants (replies, retweets, quotes), and run draws.
Competitive Analysis
Monitor competitor accounts, track follower growth, and extract engagement data.
Integration
- MCP Server: Port 3100, API key auth, 20 tools
- REST API:
/api/v1/* endpoints with HMAC webhooks
- Agent Skill: SKILL.md format for Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf
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