TriggerX (Twitter)Real-timeUpdated May 2026
How do I trigger when a specific user posts on X?
Short answer: Drop the "X (Twitter) → New Post from User" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in X (Twitter), not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
New Post from User
When the matching event happens
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"data": [{"id": "1234567890","text": "Just shipped a new feature!","created_at": "2026-04-20T10:00:00Z","public_metrics": {"like_count": 200,"reply_count": 10,"retweet_count": 50}}],"meta": {"newest_id": "1234567890","oldest_id": "1234567885","result_count": 5}}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| data | array | [{"id":"1234567890","text":"Just shipped a new feature!","cr |
| meta | object | { … } |
| meta.newest_id | string | "1234567890" |
| meta.oldest_id | string | "1234567885" |
| meta.result_count | number | 5 |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after New Post from User.
FAQ
Questions about New Post from User.
How does the New Post from User trigger work in X (Twitter)?
Fires when a specific user publishes a new tweet on X/Twitter. Use to mirror a public account into Slack, RSS, or your CMS.
Is the New Post from User trigger real-time?
Yes. New Post from User uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in X (Twitter).
What data does New Post from User return?
The full event payload from X (Twitter). The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter New Post from User so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need X (Twitter) admin permissions to use New Post from User?
For most X (Twitter) accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some X (Twitter) plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check X (Twitter)'s docs if the trigger fails to register.
More triggers
Other X (Twitter) triggers.
Trigger
New Mention
Fires when the authenticated user is mentioned in a tweet. Polls X every 15 minutes for new mentions (X no longer offers true realtime webhooks on the standard tiers).
TriggerNew Post from Search
Fires when a new tweet matches your X search query. Supports keywords, hashtags, and advanced search operators. Standard for brand monitoring or campaign tracking.
Build a workflow on this trigger.
One trigger. 10+ downstream actions. Zero glue.
