ActionX (Twitter)Updated May 2026

How do I search recent tweets on X/Twitter?

Short answer: Drop the "X (Twitter) → Search Tweets" 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
Search Query query	string	Required	Search query (max 512 chars). Supports operators: from:, to:, is:retweet, has:media, lang:, etc.
Max Results max_results	number	Optional	Number of results (10-100)
Sort Order sort_order	options	Optional	Sort Order. Options: Most Recent, Most Relevant

Sample request

{
  "query": "e.g. from:elonmusk AI",
  "max_results": "{{trigger.max_results}}",
  "sort_order": "{{trigger.sort_order}}"
}

Returns

{
  "data": [
    {
      "id": "123",
      "text": "Hello world",
      "author_id": "456",
      "created_at": "2026-04-19T10:00:00Z",
      "public_metrics": {
        "like_count": 10,
        "reply_count": 2,
        "retweet_count": 5
      }
    }
  ],
  "meta": {
    "next_token": "abc123",
    "result_count": 10
  }
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Search Tweets.

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 Search Tweets.

What does the Search Tweets action do in X (Twitter)?

Searches recent tweets matching a query, returning results from the last 7 days on standard tiers. Use for social listening, hashtag monitoring, or competitive intel.

What inputs does Search Tweets require?

Required: Search Query. 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 Search Tweets support batch operations?

Yes. Run Search Tweets 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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