x-tweet-fetcher
Fetch tweets, replies, and user timelines from X/Twitter without login or API keys. Also supports Chinese platforms (Weibo, Bilibili, CSDN, WeChat). Includes camofox_search() for zero-cost Google search without API keys. Basic tweet fetching: zero dependencies. Replies/timelines/.
Rank signal53/100
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Browser automation teams. Channel tag: OpenClaw, Claude Code. Treat this as a search fit signal, not compatibility proof. Best when you can review the repo manually before adoption. Start with SKILL.md.
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SKILL.md and source review
Primary path: SKILL.md
53/100 from GitHub star count, star growth rate, and recent update.
53/100 from GitHub star count, star growth rate, and recent update.
26.5/45 points. Star count is log-scaled so large repos lead without completely hiding newer projects.
10.8/35 points from 82 net stars over 53.3 observed day(s).
16/20 points. Most recent GitHub activity: 2026-05-24T02:03:30Z.
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- 798 stars at last scan.
- 8 stars/week measured from 2026-04-22 to 2026-04-29T10:48:41.150Z.
- Most recent GitHub activity was 2026-04-04T03:40:43Z.
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Install evidence
Sections found: Single tweet (zero setup), 1. Install dependencies.
Usage evidence
Sections found: Browser only — full features (lists, articles), 📊 Capabilities, Basic Usage (Zero Dependencies).
Skill rules
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😤 Problem
You: fetch that tweet / list / article for me
AI: I can't access X/Twitter. Please copy-paste the content manually.
You: ...seriously?X has no free API. Scraping gets you blocked. Browser automation is fragile and won't work in headless environments.
x-tweet-fetcher solves this with smart backend routing: Nitter for zero-dependency speed, Playwright for full-feature coverage, auto fallback between them.
Browser only — full features (lists, articles)
python3 scripts/fetch_tweet.py --list 1455045069516357634 --backend browser
| Backend | Deps | Speed | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| nitter | None (stdlib only) | ⚡ Fast | Timeline, search, replies, profile, mentions |
| browser | Playwright/Chromium | 🐢 Slower | Everything above + Lists + Articles + fetch_china |
| auto (default) | Best available | ⚡→🐢 | Tries nitter first, falls back to browser |
OpenClaw users: Playwright + Chromium are built-in. --backend auto just works — no extra install needed.📊 Capabilities
| Feature | Backend | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Single tweet | FxTwitter (always) | text, stats, media, quotes |
| Reply comments | nitter / browser | threaded comment list |
| User timeline | nitter / browser | paginated tweet list |
| @mentions monitor | nitter / browser | incremental new mentions |
| Keyword search | nitter / browser | real-time tweet stream |
| X Lists | browser only | list member tweets |
| X Articles | browser only | full long-form content |
| User profile analysis | nitter + LLM | MBTI, Big Five, topic graph |
| WeChat article search | Sogou (direct HTTP) | title, url, author, date |
| WeChat/Weibo/Bilibili | browser only | via fetch_china.py |
| Tweet growth tracker | FxTwitter API | growth curves, burst detection |
For AI Agents: All output is structured JSON. Import as Python modules for direct integration. Exit codes are cron-friendly (0=nothing new,1=new content).
Single tweet (zero setup)
#### 1. Install dependencies
Need the full source? Read full README on GitHub
Basic Usage (Zero Dependencies)
Text-only mode with replies
python3 scripts/fetch_tweet.py --url "https://x.com/user/status/123456" --replies --text-only
CLI
python3 scripts/camofox_client.py "your search query"
Uses Camofox browser to search Google directly. No Brave API key needed, no cost.
Camofox Setup
Installation
Option 1: OpenClaw Plugin
openclaw plugins install @askjo/camofox-browserOption 2: Manual Install
git clone https://github.com/jo-inc/camofox-browser
cd camofox-browser
npm install && npm startNeed the full source? Read full SKILL.md on GitHub