mcp-twikit

Overview

MCP-Twikit is a Python-based Model Context Protocol server that enables interaction with Twitter through the MCP protocol. It provides tools for searching Twitter, retrieving user timelines, and analyzing tweet sentiments. The server appears well-documented with comprehensive installation instructions via both Smithery and manual methods. The examples demonstrate practical use cases like comparing sentiment across different accounts and monitoring personal timelines.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• search_twitter

  Searches Twitter for tweets matching a query

  Try:Search for 20 latest tweets directed at @IndiHomeCareTry:What are people saying about product X on Twitter?Try:Show me recent tweets about the World Cup
• get_timeline

  Retrieves tweets from the user's home timeline

  Try:What's happening on my Twitter timeline?Try:Show me my latest tweetsTry:What have my friends been posting about?

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Installation

npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-twikit --client claude

{
    "mcpServer": {
        "command": "uvx",
        "args": ["--from", "git+https://github.com/adhikasp/mcp-twikit", "mcp-twikit"],
        "env": {
            "TWITTER_USERNAME": "@example",
            "TWITTER_EMAIL": "me@example.com",
            "TWITTER_PASSWORD": "secret",
        }
    }
}

FAQ

What authentication methods does MCP-Twikit support?

MCP-Twikit uses username, email, and password authentication through environment variables (TWITTER_USERNAME, TWITTER_EMAIL, TWITTER_PASSWORD).

Can I use this MCP server with other MCP clients besides Claude?

Yes, the server can be used with any MCP client that supports the protocol. The example shows Claude Desktop configuration, but it's not limited to it.

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