X launches MCP server for AI integration

X has launched a hosted MCP server, making it easier for developers to connect AI applications with the company’s API.

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  • X introduced a hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to streamline connecting AI tools with its platform.
  • The new server simplifies development by removing the need for AI developers to build their own MCP servers for X API access.
  • This initiative aims to position X as a real-time information network for AI analysis, but does not allow autonomous posting.

[Via TechCrunch]

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