Schedule Tweets from Claude
with the OpenTweet MCP Server
Post tweets, create threads, and check analytics directly from Claude, Cursor, or any AI assistant. Manage your entire Twitter presence through natural conversation.
7-day free trial · Setup in 2 minutes · No Twitter dev account needed
{
"mcpServers": {
"opentweet": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@opentweet/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"OPENTWEET_API_KEY": "ot_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}Get your API key from the Developer Dashboard
How It Feels to Use It
Just talk to your AI assistant. It handles the rest.
12 MCP Tools for Complete Twitter Control
Everything you can do in the OpenTweet dashboard, your AI assistant can do through conversation.
Create Tweets
Draft, schedule, or publish tweets instantly through conversation. Supports text, categories, and media.
Create Threads
Build multi-tweet threads up to 25 tweets. AI helps write them, MCP schedules them.
Schedule & Publish
Schedule tweets for optimal times or publish immediately. Batch schedule up to 50 at once.
Check Analytics
View posting stats, streaks, engagement, best times, follower growth — all in conversation.
Manage Drafts
List, review, edit, and delete tweets. Filter by scheduled, posted, draft, or failed status.
Upload Media
Upload images and videos, then attach them to tweets. Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, MP4.
How to Connect Claude to Twitter
Create an OpenTweet Account
Sign up and connect your X account. Start a 7-day free trial — no credit card required until you're ready.
Get Your API Key
Go to the Developer page in your dashboard and create an API key. It starts with "ot_" and takes 10 seconds.
Add the MCP Server Config
Copy the JSON config snippet into your Claude Desktop, Cursor, or other MCP client settings file. One-time setup.
Start Tweeting from Claude
Ask Claude to schedule tweets, create threads, check analytics, or manage your content. It just works.
Works with Every MCP Client
One server, every AI assistant. Install once, use everywhere.
Claude Desktop
Anthropic's desktop app
Claude Code
CLI for developers
Cursor
AI-first code editor
Windsurf
Agentic IDE
VS Code + Copilot
GitHub MCP Registry
Any MCP Client
Open protocol standard
Who Uses the OpenTweet MCP Server
SaaS Founders
Schedule product update tweets while you code. Ask Claude to write launch threads and post them at peak engagement hours.
Content Creators
Generate a week of content in one conversation. Review drafts, tweak the tone, and batch schedule — all without leaving your AI assistant.
Developer Advocates
Share technical insights, announce releases, and build in public. AI writes developer-style tweets from your talking points.
Marketing Teams
Create campaign content, check what's performing, and adjust strategy based on real analytics — all through natural conversation.
Full Feature List
OpenTweet MCP vs Other Twitter MCP Servers
Most Twitter MCP servers give you raw API access. OpenTweet gives you a complete content management layer.
| Feature | OpenTweet MCP | Raw Twitter API |
|---|---|---|
| Tweet scheduling | — | |
| Batch schedule (50+ tweets) | — | |
| Content calendar management | — | |
| Posting analytics & streaks | — | |
| Follower growth tracking | — | |
| Best posting time analysis | — | |
| Thread creation | ||
| Media upload | ||
| Post immediately to X | ||
| No Twitter dev account needed | — | |
| Built-in prompt templates | — | |
| Daily post limits & safety | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Claude post tweets?
Yes. With the OpenTweet MCP server installed, Claude can create, schedule, and publish tweets directly to X/Twitter. You can also create threads, upload media, and check analytics — all through natural conversation.
What is an MCP server?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI assistants connect to external tools and services. An MCP server for Twitter gives your AI assistant the ability to manage your Twitter/X account — schedule tweets, check analytics, create content — through conversation instead of clicking through a UI.
How do I set up the OpenTweet MCP server?
Three steps: 1) Get an API key from your OpenTweet developer dashboard, 2) Add the MCP server config to your AI client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.), 3) Start chatting. Setup takes about 2 minutes.
Do I need a Twitter developer account?
No. OpenTweet handles the X/Twitter API connection for you. You just need an OpenTweet account with a connected X account and an API key.
Which AI assistants are supported?
Any MCP-compatible client works: Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with GitHub Copilot, and more. The MCP standard is open, so new clients are added regularly.
Is the MCP server free?
The MCP server package is free and open-source. You need an OpenTweet subscription ($11.99/month, 7-day free trial) to get an API key. This includes AI tweet generation, scheduling, analytics, connectors, and all features.
What can I do with it?
Create and schedule tweets, build threads, upload media, batch schedule up to 50 posts, check posting analytics and streaks, view follower growth, find best posting times, and manage your entire content calendar — all by chatting with your AI assistant.
How is this different from other Twitter MCP servers?
Most Twitter MCP servers are thin wrappers around the raw Twitter API. OpenTweet's MCP server gives you scheduling, analytics, streak tracking, content management, and AI generation — a full content management layer, not just API access.
Manage Twitter from Your AI Assistant
Install in 2 minutes. Schedule tweets from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client.