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Description
X/Twitter research skill powered by TwitterAPI.io. Agentic search, profile analysis, thread reading, watchlists, and sourced briefings. Use when asked to sea...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it says: a CLI wrapper around TwitterAPI.io. Before installing, note: 1) it requires a TwitterAPI.io API key (TWITTERAPI_KEY) — only provide that credential if you trust twitterapi.io and want the skill to make requests on your behalf; the code does not print the key but agent session logs could capture tool calls, so prefer a system env var and ensure your agent does not log secrets. 2) The tool reads/writes local files under the skill directory (data/cache and data/watchlist.json) — expect local cache/watchlist files to be created. 3) Running commands uses `npx tsx ...` which may transiently download the `tsx` runner from npm if you don't already have it installed; if you prefer to avoid on-the-fly npm fetches, install a local runner or compile ahead of time. 4) The repository and endpoints are visible in the code (api.twitterapi.io); if you have policy concerns, verify the third-party service and its pricing. Overall the bundle is coherent and proportionate to its stated purpose.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: x-research-but-cheaper
Version: 1.0.1
The OpenClaw AgentSkills bundle 'x-research-but-cheaper' is designed for X/Twitter research via TwitterAPI.io. All network communication is directed to the legitimate `https://api.twitterapi.io` endpoint. API keys (`TWITTERAPI_KEY`) are read from environment variables, and the `README.md` provides explicit security warnings regarding potential logging by AI agents, recommending secure handling. File system operations for caching (`scripts/lib/cache.ts`) and saving output (`scripts/x-search.ts`) are confined to the skill's `data/` directory, and filenames are sanitized to prevent path traversal. There is no evidence of data exfiltration to unauthorized endpoints, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection designed to subvert the AI agent for malicious purposes.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description map to code and instructions: the tool only needs a TWITTERAPI_KEY, talks to api.twitterapi.io, provides search/profile/thread/watchlist/cache features, and requires Node to run the included TypeScript CLI. Requested items are proportionate to its purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs running the included TypeScript CLI (npx tsx x-search.ts) and setting TWITTERAPI_KEY. Runtime behavior is limited to calling TwitterAPI.io endpoints, local caching (data/cache), and watchlist storage (data/watchlist.json). It does not instruct reading unrelated credentials or system paths.
Install Mechanism
There is no packaged install spec (it's effectively instruction-first) and the scripts are TypeScript. The docs say "no npm install needed — zero dependencies" but runtime examples use `npx tsx ...` which may transiently fetch the `tsx` runner from the npm registry if not installed locally. That's a common pattern but does mean a network fetch of a runner package at execution time (moderate-risk compared to a purely local binary). No downloads from arbitrary URLs or extraction of archives are present.
Credentials
Only TWITTERAPI_KEY is declared as the primary credential and is used consistently by the api wrapper. No other SECRET/TOKEN env vars or unrelated credentials are requested. The SKILL.md and code read only process.env.TWITTERAPI_KEY.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does local persistence only (data/cache and data/watchlist.json) and does not request always:true or modify other skills or global agent settings. It will write cache/watchlist files in its own skill directory.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install x-research-but-cheaper - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/x-research-but-cheaper - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Added metadata block to SKILL.md with requirements, tags, and website details.
- Declared required CLI tools (node, npx) and primary environment variable (TWITTERAPI_KEY) in metadata.
- Added hints for API key setup and categorized the skill for easier discovery.
- No changes to CLI usage or research workflow.
v1.0.0
x-research 1.0.0 – Initial Release
- Launches a full-featured X/Twitter research CLI using TwitterAPI.io (no X Dev Portal account needed).
- Supports advanced search, profile analysis, thread reading, user monitoring, and sourced briefings.
- Includes watchlists, trending topics, community research, and cost estimation per command.
- Built for agentic research workflows with caching to reduce API costs.
- Requires Node.js 18+ and a TwitterAPI.io key; zero dependencies, ready out of the box.
- Complete documentation provided in SKILL.md.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is X Research But Cheaper?
X/Twitter research skill powered by TwitterAPI.io. Agentic search, profile analysis, thread reading, watchlists, and sourced briefings. Use when asked to sea... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 793 downloads so far.
How do I install X Research But Cheaper?
Run "/install x-research-but-cheaper" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is X Research But Cheaper free?
Yes, X Research But Cheaper is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does X Research But Cheaper support?
X Research But Cheaper is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created X Research But Cheaper?
It is built and maintained by minilozio (@minilozio); the current version is v1.0.1.
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