X Post Search Scraper

Search public X posts by query, then get a clean report plus raw JSON through UI, HTTP, or MCP.

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Created by Chris Moen • Version 4 • 9 steps

Use this app

What you get

  • Search public X posts by query, then get a clean report plus raw JSON through UI, HTTP, or MCP.

Integrations

  • apify

How it works

  • 9 workflow steps run in Breyta to produce the app result.

X Post Search Scraper

Search public X posts by query, then get a clean Breyta report you can read in the UI or call from HTTP and MCP.

Who this is for

This app is for researchers, operators, marketers, and founders who need a fast way to inspect public X search results for a topic, account, or keyword.

What happens after install

After install, you can run the scraper from:

  • the Breyta run form
  • the HTTP endpoint
  • the MCP tool

Each run searches public posts and returns:

  • a readable markdown summary
  • a downloadable JSON file with the raw rows

What you need to enter

  • Search query: an X search term such as from:NASA, #ai, or artificial intelligence
  • Max posts: optional run cap, default 100, minimum 50, maximum 250

No extra buyer API setup is required for the base experience on this app.

What you get back

For each result, Breyta tries to return the most useful fields available, including:

  • author handle or username
  • like count
  • repost count
  • post text preview
  • post URL

Good uses

  • topic research
  • founder or brand monitoring
  • audience language discovery
  • public conversation scans

Limits and expectations

  • Results depend on what X returns for the query and what the upstream actor can access at run time.
  • This upstream actor is optimized for larger result sets, so queries likely to return fewer than 50 posts are a poor fit.
  • The app cap limits how many posts are returned per request.

Failure cases

You may see incomplete or failed runs if:

  • the query returns too few public results
  • the query is too restrictive
  • X changes search availability during a run
  • an upstream network issue interrupts the actor run

When that happens, broaden the query first or remove overly restrictive filters.

FAQ

What does the X Post Search Scraper app do?

This app searches public posts on X, formerly Twitter, and transforms the data into clean reports or raw JSON. You can access these results through the web interface, an HTTP API, or as a Model Context Protocol tool for AI agents.

How does the search and scraping process work?

The app uses the Apify integration to securely crawl public social media data. It organises the information so you can view it directly or pipe it into other software tools for further analysis.

Can I customise the data the app retrieves?

You can customise your searches by defining specific queries within the app settings. Since it supports Model Context Protocol, you can also ask your AI assistant to run specific searches and format the output to meet your needs.

Is it possible to integrate this tool with other software?

Yes, you can connect this app to your existing workflows through the HTTP API. This allows you to automatically pull social media insights into your own databases, dashboards, or spreadsheet tools.

How do I get started with the X Post Search Scraper?

This is a paid, installable app designed for end-users who need reliable access to social media data. Once you install it through Breyta, you can start running searches immediately using the provided Apify integration.