overview.mdx

title	X Developer Platform
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description	Build, analyze, and innovate with X's real-time global data. Access posts, users, trends, and more through modern APIs with flexible pay-per-usage pricing.
keywords	X API Twitter API developer platform API documentation X developer API keys SDK Python SDK TypeScript SDK API integration developer tools API quickstart X Ads API X for Websites

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Products

Choose the access level that fits your needs.

Credit-based pricing with no commitments. Pay only for what you use. High-volume endpoints, dedicated account management, and custom rate limits. Earn free [xAI API](https://docs.x.ai) credits when you purchase X API credits — up to 20% back based on your spend. [Learn more](/x-api/getting-started/pricing#free-xai-api-credits)

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Get started

The X Activity API is officially out of beta. Subscribe to real-time activity events like profile updates, follows, and more with sub-second delivery via streaming or webhooks.

Learn more

Get your API keys and make your first request in minutes. Explore endpoints for posts, users, spaces, DMs, lists, and more. Official Python and TypeScript SDKs for faster development.

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Resources

Step-by-step guides for common use cases and integrations. Official SDKs and community libraries for every language. Get help from the community and X team. llms.txt, skill.md, MCP servers, and resources for AI-powered development.

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Other products

Programmatically manage ad campaigns, targeting, creatives, and analytics.