ActionX (Twitter)Updated May 2026

How do I fetch a tweet by ID on X/Twitter?

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

Use this action All 10 X (Twitter) actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

Field	Type	Required	Description
Tweet ID tweet_id	string	Required	The ID of the tweet to retrieve

Sample request

{
  "tweet_id": "{{trigger.tweet_id}}"
}

Returns

{
  "data": {
    "id": "1234567890",
    "text": "Hello world!",
    "author_id": "456",
    "created_at": "2026-04-20T10:00:00Z",
    "public_metrics": {
      "like_count": 10,
      "quote_count": 1,
      "reply_count": 2,
      "retweet_count": 5
    }
  }
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Tweet.

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

Google Sheets → X (Twitter)

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → X (Twitter)

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Get Tweet.

What does the Get Tweet action do in X (Twitter)?

Gets a single tweet by its ID with full details (text, author, timestamps, public metrics, attachments). The standard read after a trigger fires with an ID.

What inputs does Get Tweet require?

Required: Tweet ID. 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 Get Tweet support batch operations?

Yes. Run Get 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.

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