Twitter Comment API

Overview

The Twitter Comment API allows you to programmatically create and schedule comments on existing tweets. This powerful endpoint supports both text-only comments and comments with image attachments, giving you complete control over your Twitter engagement strategy.

What You Can Do

Create comments on existing tweets
Schedule comments for future publication
Include images in your comments for enhanced engagement
Create draft comments for review and approval workflows
Manage your Twitter engagement programmatically
Automate your Twitter commenting strategy

Common Use Cases

Community Engagement: Respond to community discussions and threads
Customer Support: Provide timely responses to customer inquiries
Content Amplification: Add value to existing conversations
Thought Leadership: Share insights on relevant discussions
Brand Engagement: Participate in industry conversations
Event Coverage: Engage with live event discussions
Technical Support: Provide technical assistance in discussions
Content Collaboration: Engage with other creators’ content

Authentication

All API requests require authentication using an API key passed in the request header.

X-API-KEY: your_api_key_here

Security Note: Keep your API key secure and never expose it in client-side code or public repositories.

Rate Limiting

Daily Limit: 30 requests per day per API key

Resets at midnight UTC
Plan your comment publishing schedule accordingly
Consider using draft status for content that needs review
Monitor your usage to avoid hitting the daily limit
Each comment creation counts as one request

Comment Structure and Limitations

Twitter Comment Requirements

Character Limit: Each comment follows Twitter’s 280-character limit
Image Limit: Up to 4 images per comment
Supported Formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, MP4 for images and videos
File Size: Maximum 5MB per file
Tweet ID: Required to identify the tweet being commented on

Comment Content Strategy

Relevance: Ensure comments add value to the original tweet
Timing: Consider optimal timing for maximum engagement
Tone: Maintain appropriate and professional tone
Engagement: Encourage further discussion when appropriate
Visual Enhancement: Use images to complement text content

API Variants

The Twitter Comment API supports two main variants:

1. Comment with Images

Create comments that include image attachments.

File: comment_with_image.mdx
Use Case: Visual responses, media sharing, enhanced engagement
Image Support: Up to 4 images/videos per comment

2. Comment without Images

Create text-only comments for pure content engagement.

File: comment_without_image.mdx
Use Case: Text responses, discussions, quick engagement
Focus: Pure text content with optimal character utilization

Best Practices

Content Planning for Comments

Context Awareness: Understand the original tweet’s context
Value Addition: Ensure your comment adds value to the conversation
Timing: Consider optimal posting times for engagement
Engagement: Encourage further discussion when appropriate
Brand Voice: Maintain consistent brand voice across comments

Optimal Comment Timing

Response Time: Aim for timely responses to maintain conversation flow
Audience Activity: Consider when your audience is most active
Content Type: Match comment timing to the original tweet’s context
Time Zone Awareness: Consider your global audience’s active hours

Comment Engagement Optimization

Relevance: Keep comments relevant to the original tweet
Clarity: Use clear and concise language
Engagement Prompts: Ask questions to encourage interaction
Visual Enhancement: Use images strategically to enhance engagement
Cross-Promotion: Link to relevant content when appropriate

Technical Implementation

Content Validation: Validate comment character count before submission
Image Optimization: Compress images for faster loading
Error Handling: Implement robust error handling for comment creation
Draft Workflow: Use draft status for collaborative comment creation
Scheduling Strategy: Plan comment timing for maximum impact

Error Handling and Troubleshooting

Common Comment Creation Issues

Character Limit Exceeded: Comments exceeding 280 characters
Invalid Tweet ID: Non-existent or inaccessible tweet
Image Upload Failures: File size or format issues
Scheduling Conflicts: Past dates or invalid timestamp formats
Missing Parameters: Required fields not included in request

Comment-Specific Validations

Tweet ID: Ensure the tweet exists and is accessible
Content Completeness: Comments must have text content
Image Limits: Respect per-comment image limitations
File Formats: Ensure all files are in supported formats
File Sizes: Keep all files under 5MB

API Documentation

For detailed API implementation guides, refer to the specific documentation:

Comment with Images API - Complete implementation guide for comments with image attachments
Comment without Images API - Implementation guide for text-only comments

Each guide includes:

Detailed parameter specifications
Complete example requests and responses
Error handling specifics
Implementation best practices

Support and Resources

Getting Help

API Documentation: Refer to specific implementation guides for detailed examples
Error Troubleshooting: Check error codes and messages for specific solutions
Rate Limit Monitoring: Track your daily usage to avoid hitting limits
Technical Support: Contact our developer support team for assistance