TriggerX (Twitter)Real-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a specific user posts on X?

Short answer: Drop the "X (Twitter) → New Post from User" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in X (Twitter), not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 3 X (Twitter) triggers

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

New Post from User

When the matching event happens

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "data": [
    {
      "id": "1234567890",
      "text": "Just shipped a new feature!",
      "created_at": "2026-04-20T10:00:00Z",
      "public_metrics": {
        "like_count": 200,
        "reply_count": 10,
        "retweet_count": 50
      }
    }
  ],
  "meta": {
    "newest_id": "1234567890",
    "oldest_id": "1234567885",
    "result_count": 5
  }
}

Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

Field	Type	Example
data	array	[{"id":"1234567890","text":"Just shipped a new feature!","cr
meta	object	{ … }
meta.newest_id	string	"1234567890"
meta.oldest_id	string	"1234567885"
meta.result_count	number	5

Pairs with

Drop these actions after New Post from User.

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Gmail · Email

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Slack · Communication

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HubSpot · CRM & Sales

FAQ

Questions about New Post from User.

How does the New Post from User trigger work in X (Twitter)?

Fires when a specific user publishes a new tweet on X/Twitter. Use to mirror a public account into Slack, RSS, or your CMS.

Is the New Post from User trigger real-time?

Yes. New Post from User uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in X (Twitter).

What data does New Post from User return?

The full event payload from X (Twitter). The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.

Can I filter New Post from User so only some events start a workflow?

Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.

Do I need X (Twitter) admin permissions to use New Post from User?

For most X (Twitter) accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some X (Twitter) plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check X (Twitter)'s docs if the trigger fails to register.