RESTful API for reading and writing Twitter content and user data
Overview
The Twitter API offers RESTful endpoints to access tweets, user profiles, trends, and perform write operations (posting tweets, replies). Responses are in JSON format. Key endpoints include /statuses/update (post content), /users/show (retrieve user details), /search/tweets (query content), and /trends/place (local trends). Use cases include building social media management tools, analytics platforms for tweet performance tracking, content aggregation apps, or automated customer support bots interacting via Twitter.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://developer.twitter.com/en/docs')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful Architecture
- JSON Responses
- OAuth 2.0 Authentication
- Read/Write Operations
- Trend Data Access
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is the Twitter API free to use?
Yes, there is a free basic tier with limited access; paid tiers are available for higher rate limits and advanced features.
? Does it require an API Key?
Yes, the Twitter API uses OAuth 2.0 authentication, which requires API keys, access tokens, and secrets.
? What is the response format?
All responses from the Twitter API are formatted in JSON.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Comprehensive Endpoint Coverage
- ⊕ Well-Documented
- ⊕ Supports Both Read/Write Actions
- ⊕ Large Developer Community
Cons
- ⊖ Rate-Limited Free Tier
- ⊖ Requires OAuth Authentication
- ⊖ Policy Changes May Restrict Access
- ⊖ Paid Tiers for Advanced Usage