A CLI-based tool for scraping real-time X (Twitter) trending topics globally without requiring user authentication.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install x-trends
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install x-trends using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is X Trends Scraper?
The X Trends Scraper is a robust utility designed for developers and marketers who need immediate access to social media trends. By leveraging public aggregators like getdaytrends.com, this tool within the Openclaw Skills library bypasses the need for API keys or user accounts. It provides a streamlined way to monitor what's viral across different regions, making it an essential component for social listening and content strategy.
This skill is particularly useful for those who want to avoid the complexities of the official Twitter API while still obtaining high-quality trending data. It bridges the gap between manual browsing and automated data collection, providing a clean interface for data retrieval.
X Trends Scraper Use Cases
- Monitor viral hashtags and topics for real-time marketing campaigns.
- Gather data for sentiment analysis or market research without API limitations.
- Integrate trending data into automated reports or dashboards using JSON output.
- Track regional variations in public discourse across countries like the US, UK, and India.
How X Trends Scraper Works
- The user executes the CLI command with optional flags for specific country locations and result limits.
- The skill sends a request to public aggregation services to fetch the latest trending data for the specified region.
- The raw HTML or data stream is parsed to extract topic names, tweet volumes, and rankings.
- The processed data is rendered as a colorized table for terminal viewing or as a structured JSON object for programmatic use.
X Trends Scraper Setup
To install the X Trends Scraper, use the following command in your terminal:
clawdhub install x-trends
Once installed, you can verify the setup by fetching the top trends globally:
x-trends --country world --limit 10
X Trends Scraper Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes trending data into a structured format, accessible via the --json flag for automated processing. The schema includes the following fields:
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Integer | The numerical position of the trend on the charts. |
| Topic | String | The hashtag or keyword currently trending. |
| Volume | String | Estimated number of tweets (e.g., <10K, 50K+). |
| Country | String | The ISO country code or 'world' used for the query. |
X Trends Scraper Advanced Features
- JSON output mode enabled with the --json flag for seamless integration with other Openclaw Skills.
- Extensive multi-country support including 'us', 'uk', 'india', and 'world' for localized insights.
- Tweet volume indicators that help distinguish between niche discussions and massive viral events.
- Zero-authentication architecture that ensures privacy and eliminates the need for developer account management.
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