Get user
Tool ID: x_user_get
Summary
Reads one profile: name, bio, location, website, verification, and public counts. Read-only. You need the exact @handle or numeric user id, or you can ask for the connected account.
When to use it
- You know the @handle and want the bio and follower counts.
- You want to confirm which account the tools are posting as.
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 |
|---|---|---|
username |
Exactly one | @handle, with or without @. |
user_id |
Exactly one | Numeric user id. |
me |
Exactly one | true for the connected account. |
What you get back
Id, username, name, bio, location, website, profile link, verification, pinned post link when there is one, and public metrics (followers, following, posts, and similar).
Example prompts
Look up the X profile @xdevelopers and tell me the bio and follower count.
Which X account is connected to Metraclick?
Tips
- This does not search people by display name. If you only have a name, use Search and read the author on the posts.
- Their recent posts are not included. Search with
from_userset to that handle.