> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zerve.ai/zerve-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zerve.ai/zerve-docs/superagents/channels/x.md).

# X

Let a superagent post, reply and search on X.

With an X channel, a superagent can act on an X account: posting updates, replying, searching, and managing the account.

{% hint style="info" %}
The X channel is outbound only. The superagent can post and search, but it doesn't yet receive mentions or messages sent to the account.
{% endhint %}

## What it can do

| Action                  | Details                                                       |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Post**                | Plain-text posts of up to 280 characters, with up to 4 images |
| **Reply**               | Reply to posts                                                |
| **Search**              | Search posts on X                                             |
| **Update the bio**      | Change the account's profile description                      |
| **Check analytics**     | Read how the account's posts are performing                   |
| **Follow and unfollow** | Follow or unfollow accounts                                   |

## Set up the channel

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Get API credentials from X

In the X developer portal, create an app for the account the superagent will use, and generate its four API credentials: the API key and secret, and the access token and secret.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Add the channel in Zerve

Open the superagent's [settings](/zerve-docs/superagents/settings.md), go to **Channels**, and add **X**. Paste the four credentials. Zerve checks them when you save, so you'll know straight away if any are wrong.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Posts on X are public. Use [guardrails](/zerve-docs/superagents/settings.md#persona-and-guardrails) to set what the superagent may and may not post, and consider an objective's [autonomy level](/zerve-docs/superagents/objectives-kpis-and-autonomy.md#autonomy) if you want it to ask before posting.
{% endhint %}


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