opentwitter▌
6551team/opentwitter-mcp · updated Apr 8, 2026
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Query Twitter/X data including user profiles, tweets, search, followers, and real-time monitoring via 6551 API.
- ›Supports 12 REST endpoints covering user info, tweet retrieval, advanced search with filters (hashtags, date ranges, engagement thresholds), follower tracking, deleted tweets, and KOL identification
- ›WebSocket real-time subscriptions push events for new tweets, replies, quotes, retweets, follower changes, profile updates, and CA token creation from monitored accounts
- ›Search
Twitter/X Data Skill
Query Twitter/X data from the 6551 platform REST API. All endpoints require a Bearer token via $TWITTER_TOKEN.
Get your token: https://6551.io/mcp
Base URL: https://ai.6551.io
Authentication
All requests require the header:
Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN
Twitter Operations
1. Get Twitter User Info
Get user profile by username.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_user_info" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"username": "elonmusk"}'
2. Get Twitter User by ID
Get user profile by numeric ID.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_user_by_id" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"userId": "44196397"}'
3. Get User Tweets
Get recent tweets from a user.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_user_tweets" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"username": "elonmusk", "maxResults": 20, "product": "Latest"}'
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
username |
string | required | Twitter username (without @) |
maxResults |
integer | 20 | Max tweets (1-100) |
product |
string | "Latest" | "Latest" or "Top" |
includeReplies |
boolean | false | Include reply tweets |
includeRetweets |
boolean | false | Include retweets |
4. Search Twitter
Search tweets with various filters.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_search" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"keywords": "bitcoin", "maxResults": 20, "product": "Top"}'
Search from specific user:
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_search" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"fromUser": "VitalikButerin", "maxResults": 20}'
Search by hashtag:
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_search" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"hashtag": "crypto", "minLikes": 100, "maxResults": 20}'
Twitter Search Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
keywords |
string | - | Search keywords |
fromUser |
string | - | Tweets from specific user |
toUser |
string | - | Tweets to specific user |
mentionUser |
string | - | Tweets mentioning user |
hashtag |
string | - | Filter by hashtag (without #) |
excludeReplies |
boolean | false | Exclude reply tweets |
excludeRetweets |
boolean | false | Exclude retweets |
minLikes |
integer | 0 | Minimum likes threshold |
minRetweets |
integer | 0 | Minimum retweets threshold |
minReplies |
integer | 0 | Minimum replies threshold |
sinceDate |
string | - | Start date (YYYY-MM-DD) |
untilDate |
string | - | End date (YYYY-MM-DD) |
lang |
string | - | Language code (e.g. "en", "zh") |
product |
string | "Top" | "Top" or "Latest" |
maxResults |
integer | 20 | Max tweets (1-100) |
5. Get Follower Events
Get new followers or unfollowers for a user.
# Get new followers
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_follower_events" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"username": "elonmusk", "isFollow": true, "maxResults": 20}'
# Get unfollowers
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_follower_events" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"username": "elonmusk", "isFollow": false, "maxResults": 20}'
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
username |
string | required | Twitter username (without @) |
isFollow |
boolean | true | true=new followers, false=unfollowers |
maxResults |
integer | 20 | Max events (1-100) |
6. Get Deleted Tweets
Get deleted tweets from a user.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_deleted_tweets" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"username": "elonmusk", "maxResults": 20}'
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
username |
string | required | Twitter username (without @) |
maxResults |
integer | 20 | Max tweets (1-100) |
7. Get KOL Followers
Get which KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) are following a user.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_kol_followers" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"username": "elonmusk"}'
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
username |
string | required | Twitter username (without @) |
8. Get Twitter Article by ID
Get Twitter article by ID.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_article_by_id" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"id": "article_id"}'
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
id |
string | required | Twitter article ID |
9. Get Tweet by ID
Get a specific tweet by its ID, including nested reply/quote tweets.
This endpoint retrieves a tweet by ID and automatically fetches any tweets it replies to or quotes, providing complete context.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_tweet_by_id" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"twId": "2030318958512164966"}'
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
twId |
string | required | Twitter tweet ID (numeric) |
Response includes:
- Main tweet data
replyStatus: The tweet being replied to (if applicable)quotedStatus: The tweet being quoted (if applicable)
10. Get Quote Tweets by ID
Get tweets that quote a specific tweet.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_quote_tweets_by_id" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"id": "2030318958512164966", "maxResults": 20}'
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
id |
string | required | Twitter tweet ID (numeric) |
maxResults |
integer | 20 | Max tweets (1-100) |
11. Get Retweet Users by ID
Get users who retweeted a specific tweet.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_retweet_users_by_id" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"id": "2030318958512164966"}'
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
id |
string | required | Twitter tweet ID (numeric) |
cursor |
string | - | Pagination cursor for next page |
12. Get Twitter Watch List
Get all Twitter monitoring users for the current user.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_watch" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{}'
13. Add Twitter Watch
Add a Twitter user to monitoring list.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_watch_add" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"username": "elonmusk"}'
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
username |
string | required | Twitter username (without @) |
14. Delete Twitter Watch
Delete a Twitter user from monitoring list by username.
curl -s -X POST "https://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_watch_delete" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TWITTER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"username": "elonmusk"}'
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
username |
string | required | Twitter username to delete (without @) |
WebSocket Real-time Subscriptions
Endpoint: wss://ai.6551.io/open/twitter_wss?token=YOUR_TOKEN
Subscribe to real-time events from your monitored Twitter accounts.
Subscribe to Twitter
How to use opentwitter on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add opentwitter
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches opentwitter from GitHub repository 6551team/opentwitter-mcp and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate opentwitter. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /opentwitter) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
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Use Cases▌
User Story & Requirements Generation
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Competitive Analysis
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Stakeholder Communication
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
- ›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
- ›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
- ›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Installation Steps
- 1.Install product management skill
- 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
- 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
- 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
- 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
- 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
- 7.Share effective prompts with product team
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
- ⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
- ⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
- ⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
- ⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
- +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
- +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
- +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
- +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
- +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition
✗ Don't
- −Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
- −Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
- −Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
- −Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
- −Don't ignore company-specific context and culture
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
- ★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
- ★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
- ★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
Learning Path▌
- 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
- 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
- 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
- 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★45 reviews- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 24, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: opentwitter is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Meera Diallo· Dec 24, 2024
opentwitter is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Anaya Gonzalez· Dec 24, 2024
Useful defaults in opentwitter — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Sofia Zhang· Dec 16, 2024
I recommend opentwitter for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 15, 2024
We added opentwitter from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Sofia Rahman· Nov 7, 2024
opentwitter reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Sofia Torres· Oct 26, 2024
Registry listing for opentwitter matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Oct 6, 2024
opentwitter fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Soo Farah· Sep 17, 2024
opentwitter fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Ama Haddad· Sep 9, 2024
Registry listing for opentwitter matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
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