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ActionX (Twitter)Updated May 2026

How do I post a tweet on X from a workflow?

Short answer: Drop the "X (Twitter)Post Tweet" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Tweet Text
text
textareaRequiredThe text content of the tweet (max 280 characters)
Reply To Tweet ID
in_reply_to_tweet_id
stringOptionalTweet ID to reply to. Makes this tweet a reply.
Quote Tweet ID
quote_tweet_id
stringOptionalTweet ID to quote. Makes this a quote tweet.
Sample request
{
"text": "{{trigger.text}}",
"in_reply_to_tweet_id": "{{trigger.in_reply_to_tweet_id}}",
"quote_tweet_id": "{{trigger.quote_tweet_id}}"
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"id": "1234567890",
"text": "Hello world!"
}
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Post Tweet.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Post Tweet.

What does the Post Tweet action do in X (Twitter)?
Posts a new tweet to X/Twitter with up to 280 characters (more for X Premium). Supports reply, quote-tweet, polls, and media. Free API tier is heavily rate-limited.
What inputs does Post Tweet require?
Required: Tweet Text. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if X (Twitter) returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Post Tweet support batch operations?
Yes. Run Post Tweet inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles X (Twitter)'s rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other X (Twitter) actions.

Send post tweet from your workflows.

Triggered by anything in the catalog. Free tier available. No credit card.