X (Twitter) MCP Server
Connect to the X (Twitter) MCP server to search tweets, pull timelines, manage bookmarks, and post content using AI agents on Gumloop, Claude, or Cursor.
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X (Twitter)
Installation
Set up the X MCP server in Gumloop
Do this once to provision your hosted server URL.
Create a Gumloop account
To use this MCP, you need a Gumloop account. If you don't have one yet, you can create one for free.
Add and authorize the X server
In Gumloop, open Connectors and add X. You'll be sent to X's sign-in screen to grant access. The credential is stored securely in Gumloop.
Then use it in your client
Use in GumloopUse X in an agent
Once X is set up, just open any Gumloop agent, add X as a connector, and start chatting with the agent.
Tools (24)
Search Tweets
5 per itemSearch for tweets matching a query. Can search recent (last 7 days) or full archive.
Get User Tweets
5 per itemRetrieves a list of posts authored by a specific User by their ID.
Get User Mentions
5 per itemRetrieves a list of Posts that mention a specific User by their ID.
Get User Timeline
5 per itemRetrieves a reverse chronological list of Posts in the authenticated User's Timeline.
Get Tweets By Ids
5 per itemRetrieves details of multiple Posts by their IDs.
Get Bookmarks
5 per itemRetrieves a list of Posts bookmarked by the authenticated user.
Create Bookmark
5 creditsAdds a post to the authenticated user's bookmarks.
Delete Bookmark
5 creditsRemoves a Post from the authenticated user's Bookmarks by its ID.
Upload Media
10 creditsUploads an image, GIF, or video to X and returns a media_id for attaching the media to a Post.
Create Tweet
10 creditsCreates a new Post for the authenticated user, or edits an existing Post when edit_options are provided.
Delete Tweet
5 creditsDeletes a specific Post by its ID, if owned by the authenticated user.
Get Me
Retrieves details of the authenticated user.
What is X (Twitter) MCP?
The X MCP server (formerly Twitter MCP server) gives AI agents access to the X platform. That means searching tweets by keyword or hashtag, pulling a user’s tweet history, getting mentions, viewing your timeline, managing bookmarks, creating and deleting tweets, and searching for user profiles. The data comes back in structured formats with engagement metrics, timestamps, and user details.
If you’re a social media manager monitoring conversations, a marketer tracking brand mentions, a sales team doing research on prospects, or a content creator managing your presence, this integration puts X data into your AI workflows. Describe what you need and your AI agent handles the API calls.
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It’s an open standard that gives AI agents a way to connect to external tools and services. Instead of applying for X API access, managing bearer tokens, or dealing with rate limits in custom scripts, you connect the X MCP server and let your AI agent search, read, and post on X through natural language.
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What you can do with X (Twitter) MCP on Gumloop
Search tweets by keyword or hashtag
Find tweets matching any search query with options for recent or all-time results. Get full tweet data including text, engagement metrics (likes, retweets, replies), author info, and timestamps. Useful for monitoring topics, tracking conversations, or finding leads.
Pull a user’s tweet history
Get tweets authored by any specific user. Useful for competitive analysis, influencer research, or building prospect profiles based on their X activity.
Get mentions and timeline
Pull tweets that mention a specific user or view the reverse-chronological timeline for the authenticated account. Stay on top of conversations without scrolling through the X feed manually.
Manage bookmarks
View, add, and remove bookmarks on X. Your AI agent can bookmark relevant tweets for later review or organize saved content based on topics.
Create and delete tweets
Post new tweets or edit existing ones through your AI agent. Useful for scheduled posting, automated responses, or content distribution workflows. Delete tweets by ID when needed.
Search and look up users
Find X users by query and get authenticated user details. Pull profile information, follower counts, and account details for prospect research or audience analysis.
Get tweets by ID
Retrieve specific tweets by their IDs (up to 100 at a time). Useful for analyzing specific conversations or tracking engagement on known tweets.
How to connect the Gumloop X (Twitter) MCP Server
- 1
Create a free Gumloop account
Sign up at gumloop.com. No credit card required.
- 2
Add the X (Twitter) MCP server
Copy your MCP server URL from Gumloop and add it to your preferred client (Claude, Cursor, or Gumloop workflows). You'll authorize on first use.
- 3
Start using X (Twitter) in your AI workflows
That's it. Your AI agent can now search tweets, pull timelines, manage bookmarks, and post content on X (Twitter). Use it inside a Gumloop automation, in Claude Desktop, or in Cursor.
X (Twitter) MCP use cases
Social listening and brand monitoring
Set up a Gumloop workflow that searches X for mentions of your brand, product, or key terms on a schedule. An AI agent analyzes sentiment, categorizes mentions (support issues, feature requests, praise, complaints), and pushes a digest to Slack. You catch every relevant conversation without monitoring X manually.
Competitive intelligence
Pull recent tweets from competitor accounts, industry thought leaders, or target companies. Have an AI agent summarize their messaging, identify trending themes, and flag any announcements. Feed the analysis into a Google Sheet or Slack channel for your marketing team.
Sales prospecting with social signals
Search for tweets from people discussing problems your product solves. Pull their profile data, recent tweet history, and engagement patterns. Your AI agent drafts personalized outreach based on their specific tweets and adds them to your CRM via HubSpot or Salesforce MCP.
Content distribution and scheduling
Create and post tweets from Gumloop workflows. Have an AI agent repurpose blog posts, newsletters, or other content into tweet threads. Schedule distribution workflows that post at optimal times and track engagement metrics on previous posts.
Influencer identification and tracking
Search for users discussing relevant topics, pull their engagement metrics and follower counts, and have an AI agent score them against your influencer criteria. Build a prospect list of potential brand ambassadors or partnership targets, complete with their most relevant content.
Why use Gumloop for X (Twitter) MCP
No X API application or bearer token management
Getting X API access typically requires applying for a developer account, creating a project, generating bearer tokens, and managing OAuth 2.0 flows. Gumloop handles all of that. Connect your X account and start building workflows.
Works with multiple MCP clients
Use the X MCP server in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or directly inside Gumloop workflows. Same endpoint, multiple clients.
Chain X with 100+ other integrations
Combine X data with Slack, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Salesforce, and other MCP tools in a single workflow. Pull social data, process it with AI, and push insights wherever your team works.
Enterprise-grade and scalable
SOC 2 compliant, built for teams, with role-based permissions and dedicated support. Works for solo creators and enterprise social media teams.
Free plan available
Test the X MCP integration on Gumloop’s free tier. Paid plans start at $37/month.
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