Automating Twitter: The Essential Python Guide You Can’t Miss

Recently, I wanted to try out X (formerly Twitter) API via python. I assumed that a simple tweet would be straightforward and would only require a few lines of code, especially in Python. Indeed, it is relatively easy. However, I had to delve deeper into the internet to find up-to-date information. Many changes have occurred over the past few years, from CEO shifts and brand name changes to interface alterations. As a result, the documentation and the provided examples seemed a bit messy, especially for a newcomer like me.

By the end of this guide, you’ll understand how to authenticate your applications with the X Developer Platform, set the necessary permissions, store your keys securely, and finally, code in Python to send out a tweet.

1. X Developer Platform — Authentication keys

Assuming you have an X account, if not, you should create one immediately; otherwise, you won’t be able to tweet at all! You will need to generate the following X application keys to use in your Python script:

• API Key and Secret — Consumer keys
• Bearer Token — Authentication Tokens
• Access Token and Secret — Authentication Tokens
• Client ID and Secret — OAuth 2.0 Client ID and Client…