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Send Twitter/X DMs - find user, verify identity, then send message.

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Twitter Send DM

When to Use

  • User asks to "send a DM"
  • User asks to "message someone on Twitter"
  • User asks to "send a direct message"
  • User wants to reach out to someone on X/Twitter

Tools

Finding Users

TWITTER_GET_RECENT_DM_EVENTS

Get recent DM conversations.

Best for: Finding people you've messaged before

  • Shows recent conversations
  • Good starting point if they've DMed before

TWITTER_CUSTOM_SEARCH_USERS

Search for users by name or username.

Parameters:

  • query: Search term (name or username)
  • max_results: Number of results (default: 10)

Best for: Finding new users to DM

SEARCH_MEMORY

Search user's stored memories.

Best for: Finding handles mentioned in past conversations

  • Check if handle was mentioned before

TWITTER_USER_LOOKUP_BY_ID

Look up user by ID or username.

Best for: Verifying user identity

  • Get profile details
  • Confirm correct person

Sending Messages

TWITTER_SEND_A_NEW_MESSAGE_TO_A_USER

Send DM to username.

Required parameters:

  • username: Twitter handle (without @)
  • message: The message text

TWITTER_SEND_A_NEW_MESSAGE_TO_A_DM_CONVERSATION

Send in existing conversation.

Required parameters:

  • dm_conversation_id: Existing conversation ID
  • message: The message text

IMPORTANT: Finding Users is the Hardest Part

Twitter handles are tricky. Users often have:

  • Different display names vs handles
  • Similar names
  • Common names (many "John Smiths")

Recommended Search Order

  1. TWITTER_GET_RECENT_DM_EVENTS

    • Check if they've messaged before
    • Easiest - you already have conversation

  2. TWITTER_CUSTOM_SEARCH_USERS

    • Search by name or handle
    • Returns multiple matches

  3. SEARCH_MEMORY

    • Check stored memories
    • User may have mentioned handle before

  4. TWITTER_USER_LOOKUP_BY_ID

    • If user gave you an ID
    • Verify found user

Handling No Results

If search returns nothing:

  • Ask user for more info
  • Request exact Twitter handle
  • Ask for @username

Workflow

Step 1: Find the User

Try in this order:

  1. Check recent DMs
  2. Search by name
  3. Check memory
  4. Ask user for handle

Step 2: Verify Identity

ALWAYS verify before sending!

Show user the profile and ask:

Is this the right person?
@johnsmith - John Smith
Bio: Software Engineer at Company
Followers: 1.2K

Wait for confirmation before proceeding.

Step 3: Send the DM

Only after user confirms:

  • Use TWITTER_SEND_A_NEW_MESSAGE_TO_A_USER
  • Include username and message

Step 4: Confirm Success

Let user know:

  • "DM sent to @username"
  • Show message content
  • Mention if they have DMs disabled (will fail)

Common Issues

User Not Found

  • Ask for exact handle
  • "I couldn't find that person. Do you have their @username?"

DM Failed

  • User may have DMs disabled
  • User may not follow you
  • Check error message
  • Inform user

Multiple Matches

  • Show all matches
  • Ask which one
  • Verify with profile

Important Rules

  1. ALWAYS verify - Show profile, get confirmation
  2. Check permissions - Some users block DMs
  3. Handle failures - Explain what went wrong
  4. Ask for help - If can't find, ask user
  5. Be patient - Finding right user takes time

Tips

  • Ask for @username when possible
  • Search by handle works better than name
  • Recent DMs is easiest path
  • Always confirm before sending