Can I search for historical tweets older than one week?

No, this skill utilizes the X API's recent search endpoint, which is optimized for discourse and events occurring within the last 7 days.

How does the skill handle X API usage costs?

It includes a built-in 15-minute cache to prevent duplicate charges and displays an estimated API cost after every search command to ensure budget awareness.

Does it support advanced search operators?

Yes, it supports standard X API v2 operators like 'from:', 'url:', and logic operators, and it automatically filters out retweets unless specified otherwise.

Does X Research allow me to post tweets or manage my account?

No, X Research is a read-only tool designed specifically for data gathering and synthesis; it does not support posting, replying, or account management.

What are the technical prerequisites for using this skill?

You need an X API Bearer Token (set as X_BEARER_TOKEN), Python 3.11 or higher, and the uv package manager installed for dependency management.

X Research

Name: X Research
Author: trailofbits

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Conducts real-time agentic research and sentiment analysis across X/Twitter to gather developer insights and industry trends.

X Research is a specialized Claude Code skill designed for deep, iterative investigations into the X/Twitter ecosystem. It empowers developers and researchers to decompose complex questions into targeted searches, follow conversation threads, and monitor expert watchlists using the X API v2. By integrating advanced filtering, engagement-based sorting, and automated result caching, it provides a structured framework for synthesizing real-time discourse, library releases, and community feedback directly within the Claude environment.

Key Features

01Advanced X API v2 search with engagement-based sorting by likes, impressions, or recency.

02Agentic research loop guidance for iterative query refinement and noise reduction.

03Built-in result caching and transparent cost estimation for efficient API management.

04253 GitHub stars

05Customizable watchlists for monitoring specific industry experts and key developer accounts.

06Full conversation thread reconstruction and deep-dive user profile analysis.

Use Cases

01Conducting competitive analysis by monitoring product launches and community discussions.

02Tracking real-time developer sentiment and technical feedback on new library or API releases.

03Gathering expert perspectives and breaking industry news within specific technical niches.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add trailofbits/skills-curated x-research

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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