Twitter Post API

Overview

The Twitter Post API allows you to programmatically create, schedule, and manage Twitter content. This comprehensive API suite gives you complete control over your Twitter content calendar with support for text posts, media attachments, and reposts.

What You Can Do

• Schedule Twitter posts for future publication
• Create draft posts for review and approval
• Publish posts at optimal times for maximum engagement
• Manage your Twitter content calendar programmatically
• Automate your Twitter posting workflow
• Support for text posts, media attachments, and reposts

Common Use Cases

• Marketing Teams: Schedule promotional tweets and announcements
• Content Creators: Batch schedule tweets for consistent posting
• Agencies: Manage multiple client Twitter accounts
• E-commerce: Automate product updates and promotional tweets
• News Organizations: Schedule breaking news and updates
• Personal Branding: Maintain consistent Twitter presence
• Community Management: Share relevant industry content
• Influencers: Reshare valuable content from your network

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 posting schedule accordingly
• Consider using draft status for content that needs review
• Monitor your usage to avoid hitting the daily limit

Best Practices

Content Strategy for Twitter

• Character Optimization: Use all 280 characters effectively when needed
• Hashtag Strategy: Use 1-2 relevant hashtags for maximum reach without looking spammy
• Engagement Hooks: Start with compelling questions or statements
• Call-to-Action: Include clear CTAs like “What do you think?” or “Share your thoughts”
• Emoji Usage: Add 1-3 relevant emojis to increase visual appeal and engagement
• Thread Planning: For longer content, consider creating Twitter threads

Optimal Scheduling Times

• Peak Hours: Generally 8-10 AM and 7-9 PM in your audience’s timezone
• Weekdays: Tuesday-Thursday typically see higher engagement
• Industry-Specific: B2B content performs better during business hours
• Audience Analysis: Use Twitter Analytics to identify your audience’s active hours

Technical Implementation

• Rate Limit Management: Track your daily usage (max 30 requests)
• Error Handling: Implement retry logic for temporary failures
• Validation: Validate tweet content length before API calls
• Scheduling Logic: Always ensure scheduled_at is in the future
• Status Workflow: Use drafts for content requiring approval

Content Calendar Management

• Advance Planning: Schedule tweets weeks in advance for consistent presence
• Content Mix: Balance promotional, educational, and engaging content
• Peak Time Scheduling: Schedule important announcements during peak hours
• Draft Review: Use draft status for sensitive or important content
• Campaign Coordination: Group related tweets using campaign_uuid

Support and Resources

Getting Help

• API Documentation: Refer to this guide for implementation details
• 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

Available Endpoints

• Post Without Image - Create and schedule text-only Twitter posts
• Post With Image - Create and schedule Twitter posts with media attachments
• Repost - Schedule Twitter reposts and quote tweets

Last updated: May 29, 2025