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Question 1

What is the X MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The X MCP Server allows you to interact with the X platform through MCP (Model Context Protocol) clients like Claude, Cursor AI, and Windsurf AI. It acts as a bridge between these tools and the X API.

Question 2

How do I configure the X MCP Server for Claude?

Accepted Answer

Edit Claude's `claude_desktop_config.json` file (Settings -> Developer -> Edit Config) and add the 'x-mcp-server' configuration block with the correct path to the `index.js` file and your X API keys as environment variables.  See the documentation for an example.

Question 3

Are there rate limits when using the X MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the X API has rate limits. You should refer to the X Developer website (https://developer.x.com/en/portal/products) to understand the specific rate limits for different API endpoints.

Question 4

What do I need to use the X MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js, npm, and X Developer API keys (API Key, API Key Secret, Access Token, Access Token Secret). These keys are required to authenticate with the X API.

Question 5

Where can I find instructions for configuring the server for Cursor AI and Windsurf AI?

Accepted Answer

Instructions for Cursor AI can be found in the Cursor documentation: https://docs.cursor.com/context/model-context-protocol. For Windsurf AI, configure via the 'Configure MCP' button in Cascade.

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