Extract Posts by Topic from X to JSON
This template automates searching X.com (formerly Twitter) for a specific topic or keyword. It then extracts the content and engagement metrics (likes, retweets, replies) for a specified number of tweets, providing a structured dataset for analysis.
This automation streamlines the process of gathering data from X.com for research and analysis. Here's how it works:
- Starts on X.com: The automation begins by opening a browser window and navigating to
https://x.com. - Checks Login Status: It verifies that you are logged into your X.com account. If not, it will stop and prompt you to log in.
- Performs a Search: Using the topic you provide (e.g., "AI Agents"), it automatically enters the query into the search bar and executes the search.
- Extracts Tweet Data: Once the search results load, the automation begins to extract key information from each tweet, including the full text, and the number of likes, retweets, and replies.
- Scrolls for More: To gather the desired number of tweets, it intelligently scrolls down the page, loading and extracting more results.
- Delivers Results: After collecting the specified number of tweets or exhausting the search results, the automation compiles all the data and presents it in a structured JSON format, ready for you to use.
Usage Ideas
- Market Research: Gather public opinion and sentiment about a new product, feature, or brand by searching for relevant keywords.
- Competitive Analysis: Monitor what people are saying about your competitors to understand their strengths and weaknesses.
- Content Strategy: Find popular tweets and trending topics within your niche to inspire your own content calendar.
- Lead Generation: Identify potential customers who are talking about a problem that your product or service can solve.
- Brand Monitoring: Keep track of mentions of your brand, products, or key personnel to manage your online reputation.
Customization Ideas
This template provides a solid foundation for X.com data extraction that you can easily adapt to your specific needs. You can ask the Agent Builder Assistant to:
- Change the Search Criteria: Easily switch the topic or keyword for each run.
- Adjust Data Volume: Specify exactly how many tweets you want to collect, from a handful to hundreds.
- Customize Extracted Data: Modify the automation to capture different information from each tweet, such as the author's username, the date it was posted, or a direct link to the tweet.
- Save Your Data: Add steps to automatically send the extracted tweet data to a Google Sheet, an Airtable base, or another destination for easy access and analysis.
- Alter the Search Scope: Change the automation to extract tweets from a specific user's profile instead of a general topic search.
