TwitterTools MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install TwitterTools in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add twittertools -- npx -y twittertools-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "twittertools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "twittertools-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the TwitterTools MCP server do?

Fetch public X posts and threads; count and split text with X's real rules. No login, no tracking.

Is the TwitterTools MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does TwitterTools run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add TwitterTools to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add twittertools -- npx -y twittertools-mcp

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