Get post
Tool ID: x_post_get
Summary
Reads posts you already have a link or id for. Read-only. Includes the text, author, public counts, media links, and whether the post can still be edited.
When to use it
- Someone pasted an X link and you want the text and numbers.
- You want to know if an edit is still possible before calling Edit post.
What you need
| Requirement | Required? |
|---|---|
| Metraclick connection | Yes |
| Tool enabled for your account | Yes |
| X account connected by an administrator | Yes |
Parameters
| Parameter | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
post_id |
One identifier | A single numeric id. |
url |
One identifier | An x.com or twitter.com status link. |
post_ids |
One identifier | Up to 100 ids. |
What you get back
A list of posts. Each one has id, text, time, author handle, link, public metrics (replies, reposts, likes, quotes, bookmarks, impressions when X includes them), media URLs, edit history, and edit eligibility. Topic labels appear as annotations when X sends them.
Example prompts
Read this post and summarize it: https://x.com/example/status/123
How many likes and replies does that post have, and can I still edit it?
Tips
- This does not search. To find posts, use Search.
- Impressions are only present when the connected account is allowed to see them.