Twitter MCP Server

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About Twitter MCP Server

Twitter / X MCP Server

#twitter-mcp-server #python #twitter-api

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "twitter-mcp-server-nuxe": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "venv",
        "venv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Twitter MCP Server?

A minimal Python MCP server for X (Twitter) that provides three core tools for reading your timeline, posting tweets, and replying to tweets. It is built for Twitter’s free tier (100 reads and 500 posts per month).

How to use Twitter MCP Server?

Install Python dependencies (python -m venv venv, activate it, pip install -r requirements.txt), obtain Twitter API credentials (API Key, API Secret, Access Token, Access Token Secret, Bearer Token) from the Twitter Developer portal, then configure Claude Desktop by adding the server entry with the five environment variables to claude_desktop_config.json and restart Claude Desktop.

Key features of Twitter MCP Server

get_home_timeline – Read your Twitter timeline
create_tweet – Post new tweets to Twitter
reply_to_tweet – Reply to any tweet by ID
Minimal Python implementation (3 tools)
Designed for Twitter’s free tier limits

Use cases of Twitter MCP Server

Ask Claude to show your recent tweets from the timeline
Instruct Claude to post a new tweet with a custom message
Have Claude reply to a specific tweet ID with your comment

FAQ from Twitter MCP Server

What are the rate limits for Twitter MCP Server?

The server is designed for Twitter’s free tier: 100 reads per month and 500 posts per month.

What dependencies does Twitter MCP Server require?

Python 3.10+, the MCP SDK, and Tweepy (Twitter API v2).

How do I obtain Twitter API credentials?

Create a Twitter Developer account, create a new app, then get your API Key, API Secret, Access Token, Access Token Secret, and Bearer Token from the "Keys and Tokens" tab.

What version of the Twitter API does this server use?

It uses Twitter API v2 through the Tweepy library.

Frequently asked questions

What are the rate limits for Twitter MCP Server?

The server is designed for Twitter’s free tier: 100 reads per month and 500 posts per month.

What dependencies does Twitter MCP Server require?

Python 3.10+, the MCP SDK, and Tweepy (Twitter API v2).

How do I obtain Twitter API credentials?

Create a Twitter Developer account, create a new app, then get your API Key, API Secret, Access Token, Access Token Secret, and Bearer Token from the "Keys and Tokens" tab.

What version of the Twitter API does this server use?

It uses Twitter API v2 through the Tweepy library.

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