TwitterAPIs MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install TwitterAPIs in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http twitterapis https://api.twitterapis.com/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "twitterapis": {
      "url": "https://api.twitterapis.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add twitterapis -e TWITTERAPIS_KEY=... -- npx -y @twitterapis/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "twitterapis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@twitterapis/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TWITTERAPIS_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the TwitterAPIs MCP server do?

Twitter/X search, profiles, followers, timelines, posting and DMs through twitterapis.com, pay per call (about $0.04 per 1,000 tweets), no X developer account.

Is the TwitterAPIs MCP server free?

Probably not entirely. The listing mentions pay-per-call, credits or a subscription. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does TwitterAPIs run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add TwitterAPIs to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http twitterapis https://api.twitterapis.com/mcp

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