twarc
A command line tool and Python library for collecting and archiving Twitter JSON data via the Twitter API.
What is twarc?
twarc is a command line tool and Python library specifically designed for collecting and archiving Twitter JSON data via the Twitter API. It addresses the need for systematic data gathering from Twitter for research, analysis, and preservation purposes, supporting both the older v1.1 and newer v2 APIs.
Researchers, data scientists, and developers who need to programmatically collect and archive Twitter data for academic studies, social media analysis, or digital preservation projects.
Developers choose twarc for its focused approach to Twitter data collection, dual API support, and extensible plugin system, which allows for sustainable and high-quality data archiving while maintaining consistency with the Twitter API.
Overview
A command line tool (and Python library) for archiving Twitter JSON
Use Cases
Best For
- Collecting Twitter data for academic research projects
- Archiving Twitter JSON data for long-term preservation
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