X/Twitter Research

Research trending topics, tweets, user profiles, and conversations on X (Twitter) using twitterapi.io for insights and trend reports.

X/Twitter Research Skill

Research trending topics, ideas, and conversations on X (Twitter) using twitterapi.io.

Authentication

API key stored at: ~/.openclaw/secrets/twitterapi.env

Load before any request:

bash

source ~/.openclaw/secrets/twitterapi.env

Base URL: https://api.twitterapi.io

All requests need header: X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY

Core Endpoints

1. Advanced Tweet Search

Search for tweets matching a query.

bash

curl -s "https://api.twitterapi.io/twitter/tweet/advanced_search?query=solana&queryType=Latest" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY" | jq '.tweets[:5]'

Parameters:

• query — search query (supports operators like from:, to:, #hashtag)
• queryType — Latest or Top
• cursor — pagination cursor

Query operators:

• solana defi — both words
• "solana defi" — exact phrase
• from:solaborada — from specific user
• #solana — hashtag
• solana -pump — exclude word
• solana min_faves:100 — minimum likes

2. Get Trends

Get current trending topics.

bash

curl -s "https://api.twitterapi.io/twitter/trends" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY" | jq '.trends[:10]'

3. Get User's Recent Tweets

Get latest tweets from a specific account.

bash

curl -s "https://api.twitterapi.io/twitter/user/last_tweets?userName=solana" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY" | jq '.tweets[:5]'

4. Get User Info

Get profile info for a user.

bash

curl -s "https://api.twitterapi.io/twitter/user/info?userName=solana" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY" | jq '.user'

Research Workflow

Daily Solana Trend Report

Run this workflow every 4-6 hours to generate a trend report.

Step 1: Search hot Solana topics

bash

# General Solana buzz
curl -s "https://api.twitterapi.io/twitter/tweet/advanced_search?query=solana&queryType=Top" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY" | jq '.tweets[:20]'

# Solana + AI intersection
curl -s "https://api.twitterapi.io/twitter/tweet/advanced_search?query=solana%20AI%20agent&queryType=Latest" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY" | jq '.tweets[:10]'

# Solana DeFi
curl -s "https://api.twitterapi.io/twitter/tweet/advanced_search?query=solana%20defi&queryType=Latest" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY" | jq '.tweets[:10]'

Step 2: Check key accounts

bash

# Official Solana
curl -s "https://api.twitterapi.io/twitter/user/last_tweets?userName=solana" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY" | jq '.tweets[:5]'

# Colosseum (hackathon organizer)
curl -s "https://api.twitterapi.io/twitter/user/last_tweets?userName=colosseum" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY" | jq '.tweets[:5]'

# Helius (infra)
curl -s "https://api.twitterapi.io/twitter/user/last_tweets?userName=heaborada" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY" | jq '.tweets[:5]'

# Jupiter (DEX)
curl -s "https://api.twitterapi.io/twitter/user/last_tweets?userName=JupiterExchange" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TWITTERAPI_KEY" | jq '.tweets[:5]'

Step 3: Compile report

Create a markdown file with:

• Top trending Solana topics
• Notable tweets/threads
• New project launches mentioned
• Pain points people are discussing
• Ideas worth building

Key Accounts to Monitor

Core Ecosystem

• @solana — Official Solana
• @colosseum — Hackathon organizer
• @SolanaFndn — Solana Foundation
• @aaboradari — Solana co-founder

Infrastructure

• @heaborada — Helius (RPC, webhooks)
• @triaboradi — Triton (RPC)
• @jitoSOL — Jito (MEV, staking)

DeFi

• @JupiterExchange — Jupiter (DEX aggregator)
• @RaydiumProtocol — Raydium (AMM)
• @MeteoraDEX — Meteora (LP)

AI + Crypto

• @ai16zdao — ai16z (AI agents)
• @virtaborada — Virtuals

Builders/VCs

• @rajgokal — Raj (Solana co-founder)
• @aaborada — Anatoly (Solana co-founder)
• @multiaboradi — Multicoin Capital

Vertical-Specific Searches

DeFi

text

solana defi yield
solana lending protocol
solana perps trading
jupiter swap

Payments

text

solana payments
solana pay merchant
USDC solana

Consumer

text

solana consumer app
solana gaming
solana social

Infrastructure

text

solana rpc
solana developer tools
anchor framework

AI + Blockchain

text

solana AI agent
AI crypto solana
autonomous agent blockchain

Privacy

text

solana privacy
ZK solana
confidential transfer

Rate Limits & Costs

• $0.15 per 1,000 tweets returned
• $0.18 per 1,000 user profiles
• Minimum $0.00015 per API call

Budget guidance:

• 1,000 tweets/day = ~$0.15/day
• 30 days = ~$4.50

Output Format

Generate reports as:

text

workspace/research/solana-trends-YYYY-MM-DD-HH.md

Include:

1. Hot Topics — What's trending
2. Key Tweets — Notable posts with links
3. Pain Points — What people are complaining about
4. Ideas — Opportunities mentioned or implied
5. By Vertical — Grouped by DeFi, payments, etc.