X Article Read
Read public X article pages with normalized title, author, and excerpt output.
What it does
X Articles are long-form posts published on X. This connector reads public article pages and returns a normalized title, author, and article URL — useful for content curation, research, and citation workflows.
Inputs
| Parameter | Format | Example | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
url | string | https://x.com/user/article/123 | Yes |
Outputs
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
title | string | The article title |
author | string | The article author handle |
url | string | Canonical URL of the article |
Example output
Input
url: "https://x.com/user/article/123"
Output
# X Article Read - Title: How to Build a Content Engine - Author: @contentcreator - URL: https://x.com/user/article/123
What it means
The article was published by @contentcreator and discusses content engine strategies. The structured output can be used as a citation source.
Last tested: 2026-03-10
How to install
Via CLI
Via web
- Visit the connector catalog and find X Article Read.
- Click Install connector and acknowledge any training requirements.
- Complete authorization if prompted.
- Use the connector from Chat or the CLI.
Auth and permissions
| OAuth required | No |
| Managed auth | Included, no API key needed |
| Bring your own key (BYOK) | Not supported in v1 |
| Audit logged | Every request is logged with input, result, cost, and timestamps |
| Training acknowledgment | Not required |
Admins can restrict this connector via blacklist or whitelist in the admin panel.
Limits and edge cases
- •Only public X articles are supported. Paywalled or restricted articles will fail.
- •The connector extracts metadata (title, author, URL) but not the full article body.
Common use cases
Curate X articles for a weekly newsletter
Extract titles and authors from a batch of X article URLs.
Build a citation database from X long-form content
Normalize article metadata into a structured format for research.
Frequently asked questions
Does this return the full article text?
No. It returns the title, author, and URL. Full text extraction is not supported in v1.
What URL format is required?
Any public X article URL, typically in the format https://x.com/user/article/123.
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