xint

What This Skill Does

xint is an advanced command-line interface (CLI) tool designed for agentic research, sentiment analysis, and social media engagement on X (formerly Twitter). It transforms the terminal into a powerful intelligence dashboard, allowing users to perform complex, multi-step queries, track real-time discourse, and manage social interactions without leaving the IDE or terminal environment. The skill enables users to search for specific topics, monitor community reactions to technical updates, and synthesize fragmented social data into structured briefings. Beyond simple search, it integrates with Grok AI to provide deep-dive analysis, sentiment reporting, and automated sync capabilities for bookmarks into Obsidian, making it a critical asset for researchers, developers, and community managers.

Installation

To integrate xint into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal within the project directory: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/0xnyk/xint

Post-installation, ensure you have set the necessary environment variables. The tool relies on the X_BEARER_TOKEN for standard API operations and optionally utilizes XAI_API_KEY for advanced AI-driven analysis features. If you require OAuth capabilities—such as managing bookmarks or tracking follower interactions—ensure the X_CLIENT_ID is configured correctly. Always verify that your credentials are stored securely in a local .env file with restrictive read/write permissions (chmod 600).

Use Cases

• Developer Intelligence: Monitor real-time feedback on new library releases, track API changes, and gauge community sentiment regarding industry shifts or product launches.
• Research & Synthesis: Use natural language to perform iterative searches, refine query parameters, and generate high-quality, sourced reports on trending technical or cultural events.
• Bookmark Management: Automatically sync your curated X bookmarks to local Markdown files (like Obsidian), ensuring your research is preserved and searchable locally.
• Trend Tracking: Implement automated monitoring via webhook integrations to alert you whenever specific industry keywords are mentioned by experts.

Example Prompts

1. "x search for the latest feedback on the new React Server Components update and generate a summary of developer sentiment."
2. "sync my X bookmarks to Obsidian and categorize them by the folder 'development-research'."
3. "monitor x for mentions of the new Bun runtime version and notify me when key industry figures discuss it."

Tips & Limitations

To maintain high performance and avoid rate limits, decompose complex research into smaller, focused queries. When using the watch or stream features, configure XINT_WEBHOOK_ALLOWED_HOSTS to ensure secure delivery of data. Be aware that this skill is strictly for research, analysis, and data management; it does not support automated posting or direct messaging, adhering to a read-focused design philosophy. Always review exported data files, as search queries may inadvertently capture sensitive user context. Utilize the --policy flags to enforce budget and safety guardrails during automated research sessions.