Twitter / X · Guide

How to run a Twitter / X search

TL;DR

To run a Twitter / X search, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/twitter/search with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 14 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Search Twitter / X programmatically and get structured, ranked results.

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How to run a Twitter / X search (step by step)

1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
2
Call the Twitter/X Search API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/twitter/search with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.

Code example

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/twitter/search?q=skincare" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 14,
  "data": {
    "total": 2,
    "results": [
      {
        "title": "Top result",
        "url": "https://example.com/1",
        "author": "@creator",
        "views": 530120
      },
      {
        "title": "Second result",
        "url": "https://example.com/2",
        "author": "@maker",
        "views": 210430
      }
    ]
  }
}

Request parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
q	string	Yes	Keywords or search query (min 2 characters).
limit	integer	No	Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Twitter/X Search API do?

The Twitter/X Search API lets you search and return matching results from a public Twitter / X query using one GET request to /v1/twitter/search. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Twitter/X Search API cost?

Each successful call costs 14 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Twitter / X API key or OAuth?

No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Rumble. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Is the Twitter/X Search API suitable for production use?

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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