---
name: x-via-kimi
description: Access X (Twitter) content through Kimi AI using web search or browser automation. No X API key needed - Kimi can search and summarize X posts in real-time.
---

# X via Kimi - No API Key Needed

Access X (Twitter) content through Kimi AI without needing X API access.

## Why This Works

Kimi has **real-time web search** capabilities and can access X content directly:
- ✅ No X API key required
- ✅ No X API costs ($200-5000/month)
- ✅ Real-time access to public posts
- ✅ Can search by user, hashtag, topic
- ✅ Summarizes and analyzes content

## Method 1: Kimi API (Recommended)

### Step 1: Get Kimi API Key

1. Go to https://platform.moonshot.cn/console/api-keys
2. Create a new API key
3. **Free credits**: 15 CNY (~$2) for testing

### Step 2: Query X Content

```bash
export KIMI_API_KEY="your-api-key"

curl https://api.moonshot.cn/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KIMI_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "kimi-k2.5",
    "messages": [
      {
        "role": "user", 
        "content": "Search X (Twitter) for recent posts from @alexmikhalev in the last 30 days. List the main topics they discussed and any interesting insights they shared."
      }
    ],
    "tools": [{
      "type": "builtin_function",
      "function": {
        "name": "web_search"
      }
    }]
  }'
```

### Example Queries

**Get posts from specific user:**
```
Search X for posts by @alexmikhalev from the last 30 days. 
What topics did they discuss? What links did they share?
```

**Find trending topics:**
```
What are the trending topics on X (Twitter) in AI/ML space 
from the last 7 days? Who are the key voices?
```

**Research specific topic:**
```
Search X for discussions about "knowledge graphs" and "AI agents" 
from the last 30 days. Summarize the key insights and debates.
```

## Method 2: Kimi.com Web Interface

### Using Browser Relay

1. **Open Chrome with Kimi:**
   ```bash
   google-chrome "https://kimi.com" &
   ```

2. **Attach Browser Relay:**
   - Click OpenClaw Browser Relay extension icon
   - Wait for `cdpReady: true`

3. **Query X through Kimi:**
   ```javascript
   // Type query
   browser action=act profile=chrome targetId=<id> request={
     "kind": "evaluate",
     "fn": "(() => { const ed = document.querySelector('textarea'); if(ed) { ed.focus(); ed.value = 'Search X for @alexmikhalev posts from last 30 days'; return 'ok'; } return 'not found'; })()"
   }
   
   // Submit
   browser action=act profile=chrome targetId=<id> request={"kind":"press","key":"Enter"}
   ```

## Method 3: Kimi Claw (Native Integration)

If you have access to Kimi Claw (https://kimi.com/bot):

1. Go to https://kimi.com/bot
2. Ask directly: "Search X for posts from @alexmikhalev last 30 days"
3. Kimi Claw has built-in web search and X access

## Cost Comparison

| Method | Cost | Setup | Reliability |
|--------|------|-------|-------------|
| **X API v2** | $200-5000/mo | Developer account | High |
| **xAI Grok API** | $0-10/mo | API key | High |
| **Kimi API** | ~$0.01/query | API key | Medium |
| **Kimi Browser** | Free | Chrome + relay | Medium |
| **Kimi Claw** | Free | Web access | High |

## Limitations

1. **Public posts only** - Can't access private accounts
2. **Search-dependent** - Relies on X's search indexing
3. **Rate limits** - Kimi API has usage limits
4. **Not real-time** - Slight delay vs direct API

## Recommended Approach

For your use case (fetching posts from people you follow):

**Option A: Kimi API (Best Balance)**
- Cost: ~$5-10/month for regular use
- Setup: Simple API key
- Reliability: Good

**Option B: Kimi Claw (If Available)**
- Cost: Free
- Setup: None (web-based)
- Reliability: Best

**Option C: Grok API (Alternative)**
- Cost: $0 (with free credits)
- Setup: xAI account
- Reliability: Good

## Quick Start Script

```bash
#!/bin/bash
# x-via-kimi.sh - Search X through Kimi

KIMI_API_KEY="${KIMI_API_KEY:-}"
USER="${1:-alexmikhalev}"
DAYS="${2:-30}"

if [ -z "$KIMI_API_KEY" ]; then
    echo "Error: Set KIMI_API_KEY environment variable"
    exit 1
fi

curl -s https://api.moonshot.cn/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KIMI_API_KEY" \
  -d "{
    \"model\": \"kimi-k2.5\",
    \"messages\": [{
      \"role\": \"user\",
      \"content\": \"Search X (Twitter) for posts from @$USER in the last $DAYS days. Summarize the main topics, insights, and any shared links.\"
    }]
  }" | jq -r '.choices[0].message.content'
```

Usage:
```bash
chmod +x x-via-kimi.sh
KIMI_API_KEY="your-key" ./x-via-kimi.sh alexmikhalev 30
```

## Next Steps

1. **Get Kimi API key**: https://platform.moonshot.cn/console/api-keys
2. **Test query**: Try searching for your X handle
3. **Automate**: Set up cron job for daily/weekly digest

**Want me to:**
- Create a skill for automated X research via Kimi?
- Set up a cron job for daily X digest?
- Create a comparison of all X access methods?