X API Pricing Adjustments and New CLI Tool Launched

Chainthink

Release Time: 04/19/2026 04:50:56

Summary

On-chain news broke on April 19, 2026, as the X API launched a new CLI tool with SKILL.md support, enabling access via OpenClaw and Hermes. Starting April 20, pricing changes took effect: Owned Reads dropped to $0.001 per request, while standard posts increased to $0.015 and URL posts to $0.20. Follow, like, and retweet features were removed from all self-service tiers. The update coincides with new token listings gaining momentum on major exchanges.

ChainThink reports that on April 19, Musk referenced a user post stating that users can now access the X API via OpenClaw, and he aims to reduce usage costs while ensuring sustainable operations.

The X API team has launched a new CLI tool with integrated SKILL.md support, enabling both OpenClaw and Hermes to access the X API through this tool.

According to relevant posted references, starting April 20, the X platform will adjust its API pricing. The Owned Reads fee will be significantly reduced to $0.001 per request, covering 12 common endpoints including retrieving your own tweets, bookmarks, followers, likes, and lists.

The standard posting fee increases from $0.01 to $0.015, and posts containing URLs are priced at $0.20; follow, like, and quote retweet features will be removed from all self-service tiers.

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