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Read X Data Pay-Per-Request

Read posts, look up users, and search X through Locus pay-per-request — check the supported operations and current prices before running a workflow.

How do I read X data through Locus Pro?

Call supported X read endpoints through Locus Pro and pay the displayed price from your credit balance. Review the endpoint documentation for available fields, search windows, limits, and provider attribution. Access through Locus is distinct from buying a direct X developer plan.

What X data can I get pay-per-use?

Post lookup

Fetch posts by ID with text, author, timestamps, and public engagement metrics for monitoring and research.

User lookup

Resolve users by username or ID with profile details, follower counts, and verification status.

Search recent posts

Search recent X content by keyword, hashtag, or mention to track topics, competitors, and brand mentions.

When pay-per-request is useful

  • •Occasional monitoring — Estimate the reads needed for a weekly mention or competitor scan, then multiply by the current endpoint price. Compare that total with the features and pricing of direct access.
  • •Agent research — AI agents that check X as one step of a larger workflow — news context, founder signals, sentiment — should pay per lookup, not carry a platform subscription.
  • •No developer-account hassle — Locus manages access for supported catalog endpoints. Your use must still follow the applicable data and platform terms.
  • •One balance, every source — Combine X reads with Tavily web search, Exa extraction, and an LLM summary step — all from the same balance.

When to consider direct X access

Consider direct access when you need operations, rate limits, commercial rights, support, or data coverage beyond the Locus catalog. Compare current terms and measured monthly usage; neither access model is always cheaper.

Connect and control usage

Locus Pro uses prepaid credits. Start with the agent connection guide, review current plans, and configure spending controls before scaling a workflow. Pay With Locus is the separate on-chain wallet product.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I read X data through Locus Pro?

Supported post lookup, user lookup, and search operations are available per request. Check the catalog for current availability, coverage, and pricing.

Do I need X developer-account approval?

Locus manages provider access for its supported catalog endpoints. Review the endpoint requirements and applicable data-use terms before using the results.

What can I build with pay-per-use X data?

Brand-mention monitors, competitor scans, founder-signal research, and live social context inside larger agent workflows.

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