twitter-reader
Fetch Twitter/X post content by URL using jina.ai API to bypass JavaScript restrictions. Use when Claude needs to retrieve tweet content including author, timestamp, post text, images, and thread replies. Supports individual posts or batch fetching from x.com or twitter.com URLs.
Best use case
twitter-reader is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Fetch Twitter/X post content by URL using jina.ai API to bypass JavaScript restrictions. Use when Claude needs to retrieve tweet content including author, timestamp, post text, images, and thread replies. Supports individual posts or batch fetching from x.com or twitter.com URLs.
Teams using twitter-reader should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/twitter-reader/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How twitter-reader Compares
| Feature / Agent | twitter-reader | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Fetch Twitter/X post content by URL using jina.ai API to bypass JavaScript restrictions. Use when Claude needs to retrieve tweet content including author, timestamp, post text, images, and thread replies. Supports individual posts or batch fetching from x.com or twitter.com URLs.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Twitter Reader
Fetch Twitter/X post content without needing JavaScript or authentication.
## Prerequisites
You need a Jina API key to use this skill:
1. Visit https://jina.ai/ to sign up (free tier available)
2. Get your API key from the dashboard
3. Set the environment variable:
```bash
export JINA_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
```
## Quick Start
For a single tweet, use curl directly:
```bash
curl "https://r.jina.ai/https://x.com/USER/status/TWEET_ID" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${JINA_API_KEY}"
```
For multiple tweets, use the bundled script:
```bash
scripts/fetch_tweets.sh url1 url2 url3
```
## What Gets Returned
- **Title**: Post author and content preview
- **URL Source**: Original tweet link
- **Published Time**: GMT timestamp
- **Markdown Content**: Full post text with media descriptions
## Bundled Scripts
### fetch_tweet.py
Python script for fetching individual tweets.
```bash
python scripts/fetch_tweet.py https://x.com/user/status/123 output.md
```
### fetch_tweets.sh
Bash script for batch fetching multiple tweets.
```bash
scripts/fetch_tweets.sh \
"https://x.com/user/status/123" \
"https://x.com/user/status/456"
```
## URL Formats Supported
- `https://x.com/USER/status/ID`
- `https://twitter.com/USER/status/ID`
- `https://x.com/...` (redirects work automatically)
## Environment Variables
- `JINA_API_KEY`: Required. Your Jina.ai API key for accessing the reader APIRelated Skills
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