# X Search > AI-powered X/Twitter search agent for real-time trends, news, and social media insights. Costs 0.05 USDC per request on Base network. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/x-search` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/x-search` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/x-search/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/x-search --- # X Search Tool This skill provides access to an AI-powered X/Twitter search agent that can find real-time trends, news, and social media insights. ## Cost - **0.05 USDC per request** on Base network (no gas needed) ## Prerequisites The user must have configured their Ethereum private key in one of these locations: - `.claude/x402-tools.json` with `{"private_key": "0x..."}` - `X402_PRIVATE_KEY` environment variable in `.env` ## How to Use When the user wants to search Twitter/X for trends, news, or social insights, run: ```bash npx -y @itzannetos/x402-tools-claude x-search "" ``` Replace `` with the user's search query. ## Example Usage User: "What are people saying about AI agents on Twitter?" Run: ```bash npx -y @itzannetos/x402-tools-claude x-search "AI agents discussions and opinions" ``` ## Capabilities - Real-time trends and breaking news - Social media sentiment analysis - Viral content tracking - Public opinion research - Hashtag and topic analysis ## Error Handling - If you see "Payment failed: Not enough USDC", inform the user they need to top up their Base network wallet with USDC - If you see "X402 private key missing", guide the user to configure their private key --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/tzannetosgiannis) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.