X (Twitter)

Draft, publish, and manage posts on X (Twitter), inspect timelines, manage profiles, and automate social media workflows via the X API. Use this skill when users want to post tweets, review timelines, search posts, or manage X/Twitter workflows.

Manage X (Twitter) — draft and publish posts, inspect timelines, search content, manage profiles, and automate social media workflows via the X API.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure X API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps

Step 1: Install	Step 2: Pair Account	Step 3: Connect X (Twitter)
		App-specific connection GIF coming soon
Run the install command in OpenClaw	Sign in and approve the device	Open the dashboard and connect X

How It Works

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┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│    X API         │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (OAuth)    │     │                  │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         │  1. Install Plugin    │                       │
         │  2. Pair Device       │                       │
         │  3. Connect X         │                       │
         │                       │  4. Secure Token       │
         │                       │  5. Proxy Requests    │
         │                       │                       │
         ▼                       ▼                       ▼
   ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
   │  SKILL   │           │ Dashboard│           │    X     │
   │  File    │           │ Auth     │           │ Account  │
   └──────────┘           └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

bash

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for X (Twitter) again."

Quick Start

bash

# Get user profile
clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_get_user" --params '{"username": "username"}'

# Post a tweet
clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_create_tweet" --params '{"text": "Hello from OpenClaw!"}'

# search tweets
clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_search_tweets" --params '{"query": "openclaw"}'

Authentication

All X tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected X account OAuth token.

No API token is required in chat. ClawLink stores the OAuth token securely and injects it into every X API request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected

1. Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
2. Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
3. Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=twitter and connect X.
4. Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management

List Connections

bash

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for twitter in the list.

Verify Connection

bash

clawlink_list_tools --integration twitter

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for X.

Reconnect

If X tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

1. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=twitter
2. After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
3. Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration twitter

Security & Permissions

• Access is scoped to the X account connected during OAuth setup and the permissions granted.
• All write operations (post tweet, delete, retweet, like, follow) require explicit user confirmation.
• Posts are public-facing by default — always confirm the content before posting.
• Account deletion or suspension-related operations are high-impact and must be confirmed.
• Rate limits apply to many endpoints — honor backoff guidance.

Tool Reference

Tweets (Posts)

Tool	Description	Mode
twitter_list_tweets	List tweets from a user's timeline	Read
twitter_get_tweet	Get a specific tweet's details	Read
twitter_create_tweet	Post a new tweet	Write
twitter_delete_tweet	Delete a tweet	Write
twitter_update_tweet	Update a tweet's text	Write
twitter_retweet	Retweet an existing tweet	Write
twitter_unretweet	Remove a retweet	Write
twitter_like_tweet	Like a tweet	Write
twitter_unlike_tweet	Remove a like from a tweet	Write

Timelines

Tool	Description	Mode
twitter_get_home_timeline	Get tweets from the home timeline	Read
twitter_get_user_timeline	Get tweets from a specific user's timeline	Read
twitter_get_mentions_timeline	Get tweets mentioning the authenticated user	Read

Search

Tool	Description	Mode
twitter_search_tweets	Search for tweets matching a query	Read
twitter_search_users	Search for users matching a query	Read

Users & Profiles

Tool	Description	Mode
twitter_get_user	Get a user's profile information	Read
twitter_list_followers	List followers of a user	Read
twitter_list_following	List accounts a user follows	Read
twitter_follow_user	Follow a user	Write
twitter_unfollow_user	Unfollow a user	Write
twitter_block_user	Block a user	Write
twitter_unblock_user	Unblock a user	Write
twitter_mute_user	Mute a user	Write
twitter_unmute_user	Unmute a user	Write

Bookmarks

Tool	Description	Mode
twitter_list_bookmarks	List the authenticated user's bookmarks	Read
twitter_add_bookmark	Add a tweet to bookmarks	Write
twitter_remove_bookmark	Remove a tweet from bookmarks	Write

Lists

Tool	Description	Mode
twitter_list_list_memberships	List lists a user is a member of	Read
twitter_list_list_subscribers	List subscribers to a list	Read
twitter_list_list_tweets	Get tweets from a specific list	Read

Direct Messages

Tool	Description	Mode
twitter_list_direct_messages	List direct messages	Read
twitter_send_direct_message	Send a direct message	Write

Media

Tool	Description	Mode
twitter_upload_media	Upload an image or video to attach to a tweet	Write
twitter_create_tweet_with_media	Post a tweet with attached media	Write

Code Examples

Post a tweet

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_create_tweet" \
  --params '{
    "text": "Excited to announce our new integration! Check it out at https://example.com"
  }'

Get a user profile

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_get_user" \
  --params '{
    "username": "elonmusk"
  }'

Search for tweets

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_search_tweets" \
  --params '{
    "query": "openclaw ai assistant",
    "max_results": 10
  }'

Retweet a post

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_retweet" \
  --params '{
    "tweet_id": "TWEET_ID"
  }'

Follow a user

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_follow_user" \
  --params '{
    "username": "example_user"
  }'

Upload media and post

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_create_tweet_with_media" \
  --params '{
    "text": "Check out this screenshot!",
    "media_ids": ["MEDIA_ID"]
  }'

Discovery Workflow

1. Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm X is connected.
2. Call clawlink_list_tools --integration twitter to see the live catalog.
3. Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
4. If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration twitter.
5. If no X tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=twitter.

Execution Workflow

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  list → get → search → describe                            │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Get user → List tweets → Show profile            │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                    │
│  describe → preview → confirm → call                        │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Preview tweet → User approves → Post tweet        │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
2. Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
3. Prefer read, list, get, and search operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
4. For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
5. Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
6. If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes

• Tweet IDs are numeric and very large — handle them as strings to avoid precision loss.
• Rate limits vary by endpoint and account type — Basic/Free accounts have stricter limits.
• Media uploads must complete before being attached to a tweet — use the returned media ID.
• Deleted tweets cannot be recovered.
• Direct messages have separate rate limits and scope restrictions.
• X API v2 is used — some v1 endpoints may not be available.

Error Handling

Status / Error	Meaning
Tool not found	The tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration twitter.
Missing connection	X is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=twitter.
Tweet not found	The tweet ID does not exist or has been deleted.
User not found	The username does not match any account.
Unauthorized	The OAuth token lacks permission for this operation.
Duplicate	The tweet text is identical to a recent tweet (spam protection).
Rate limit exceeded	Too many requests. Wait and retry with backoff.
Media upload failed	The file format is unsupported or exceeds size limits.
Write rejected	User did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed:

   bash

   openclaw plugins list
   

2. If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.
3. If a fresh chat does not help, run:

   bash

   openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
   openclaw gateway restart
   

4. After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Post Fails

1. Verify the account has posting permissions — some enterprise accounts restrict API posting.
2. Check for duplicate content — X prevents posting identical tweets in quick succession.
3. Confirm media formats and sizes are within X's limits.
4. Check rate limits — free accounts have significantly reduced posting limits.

Resources

• X API Documentation
• X API Reference
• X Developer Portal
• ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev
• ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
• ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

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