X (Twitter)
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) |
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| 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
┌─────────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐
│ 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.
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
# 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
- Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
- Pair the plugin with
clawlink_begin_pairingif it is not configured yet. - Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=twitter and connect X.
- Call
clawlink_list_integrationsto verify the connection is active.
Connection Management
List Connections
clawlink_list_integrations
Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for twitter in the list.
Verify Connection
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:
- Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=twitter
- After they confirm, call
clawlink_list_integrationsto verify - 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
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
clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_get_user" \
--params '{
"username": "elonmusk"
}'
Search for tweets
clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_search_tweets" \
--params '{
"query": "openclaw ai assistant",
"max_results": 10
}'
Retweet a post
clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_retweet" \
--params '{
"tweet_id": "TWEET_ID"
}'
Follow a user
clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_follow_user" \
--params '{
"username": "example_user"
}'
Upload media and post
clawlink_call_tool --tool "twitter_create_tweet_with_media" \
--params '{
"text": "Check out this screenshot!",
"media_ids": ["MEDIA_ID"]
}'
Discovery Workflow
- Call
clawlink_list_integrationsto confirm X is connected. - Call
clawlink_list_tools --integration twitterto see the live catalog. - Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
- If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call
clawlink_search_toolswith a short query and integrationtwitter. - If no X tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=twitter.
Execution Workflow
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 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 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
- For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call
clawlink_describe_toolfirst. - Use the returned guidance, schema,
whenToUse,askBefore,safeDefaults,examples, andfollowupsto shape the call. - Prefer read, list, get, and search operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
- For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call
clawlink_preview_toolfirst. - Execute with
clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent. - 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
- Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed:
openclaw plugins list - If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send
/newas a standalone message to reload the catalog. - If a fresh chat does not help, run:
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json openclaw gateway restart - After restart, tell the user to send
/newagain and retry.
Troubleshooting: Post Fails
- Verify the account has posting permissions — some enterprise accounts restrict API posting.
- Check for duplicate content — X prevents posting identical tweets in quick succession.
- Confirm media formats and sizes are within X's limits.
- 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/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=clawlink-twitter
- ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
- ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify
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