twitter-cli is a simple tool that lets you view Twitter (now X) directly in your Windows terminal. You can see your feed, bookmarks, and user timeline without using a web browser. The app runs in a console window and displays tweets as text.
This tool works without complex setup. It is meant for users who prefer using keyboard commands or want a lightweight way to check Twitter.
- Display your Twitter feed in the terminal
- Access your bookmarked tweets
- View any user's public timeline
- Navigate using simple keyboard controls
- Lightweight and fast, no extra software needed
- Windows 10 or later
- 64-bit CPU
- At least 2 GB of free RAM
- Internet connection to load tweets
You do not need to know programming to use twitter-cli. This guide walks you through downloading, installing, and running the application on Windows.
To get twitter-cli running on your PC, follow these steps:
Click this big button to open the release downloads page on GitHub:
This page lists the latest versions of twitter-cli available for Windows.
Look for the file that ends with .exe or .zip and has "windows" in the name. This is the version that works on Windows systems. For example:
twitter-cli-windows.exe- or
twitter-cli-windows.zip
If you find a .zip file, you will need to extract its contents after download.
Click the file name to start downloading. Save it to a folder you will remember, such as Downloads or Desktop.
- If you downloaded an
.exefile, double-click it to start the app. - If you downloaded a
.zipfile, right-click on it and select “Extract All…” or use an extraction tool. After extracting, find the.exefile inside the new folder and double-click it.
Once the app opens in your terminal window, you can start using it right away.
- View your feed: Your home timeline loads when you start the app.
- Show bookmarks: Press
bto see tweets you saved. - View a user timeline: Press
u, then type the username you want to see. - Navigate tweets: Use the arrow keys or
jandkto scroll up and down through tweets.
To exit twitter-cli, press q or close the terminal window.
- Use a stable internet connection to avoid loading issues.
- Keep the app window large enough to see more tweets at once.
- If tweets do not load, restart the app or check your internet.
- You can open multiple terminal windows if you want to track different Twitter timelines simultaneously.
Yes. The app requires you to sign in with your Twitter account to access your feed and bookmarks.
The app will prompt you to log in the first time you run it. Follow the on-screen instructions to authorize your account.
Currently, this version only supports viewing tweets. Posting tweets may be added later.
The app uses official Twitter APIs. Your login information is kept private.
If you experience problems, try these steps:
- Restart twitter-cli.
- Check for updates on the release page.
- Make sure the Windows firewall is not blocking the app.
- Close other apps using heavy internet bandwidth.
- Restart your PC to clear temporary issues.
If the problem persists, open an issue on the GitHub page or search for help online.
For details about the project's code, source, and updates, visit the GitHub repository. This is more useful for users comfortable with software and command-line tools.