Twitter Inbox Scraper

The Twitter Inbox Scraper helps founders, marketers, and sales professionals streamline customer interactions and manage leads by extracting Twitter direct messages. TexAu allows you to automate this process, export the data to Google Sheets or CSV, and run it on desktop or cloud. Follow this detailed guide to set up and run the automation efficiently.

Step 1: Connect to Twitter with TexAu

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Connect your Twitter account to TexAu.

1. Click Add Account and select Twitter.
2. Use one of the following methods to connect:
   • Share via Magic Link: A secure link is sent to your email for an easy login process.
   • Add Account: Use TexAu’s built-in browser extension for direct login.

Tip: The Magic Link offers a faster and more secure way to connect without manual cookie management.

Step 2: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Navigate to the Automation Store, and search for Twitter Inbox Scraper in the search bar. Click the tool to open its configuration page.

Step 3: Choose Cloud or Desktop Automation

Select your preferred execution mode for the automation:

• Cloud:  Automate tasks on TexAu’s servers using built-in proxies. Add a custom proxy anytime via Settings > Preferences > Proxies.
• Desktop: Run the automation on your local device using your IP address to simulate manual posting.
  Tip: Running the automation in Desktop mode saves cloud runtime credits and provides more control over execution.

Step 4: Select Your Input Source

TexAu's Twitter Inbox Scraper enables you to extract messages from your Twitter inbox seamlessly. This is particularly useful for managing conversations, analyzing communication trends, or keeping a backup of your interactions for future reference.

• Account: Select the Twitter account from which you want to scrape inbox messages.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

Schedule the Twitter Inbox Scraper to run at specific times or intervals for consistent updates:

• None
• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 6 hours)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., Mondays and Thursdays)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., December 25)

Tip: Regular scheduling ensures your message tracking remains up to date without manual effort.

Step 6: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

Avoid detection and simulate human-like activity by setting an iteration delay. Choose minimum and maximum time intervals to add randomness between actions. This makes your activity look natural and reduces the chance of being flagged.

• Minimum Delay: Enter the shortest interval (e.g., 10 seconds).
• Maximum Delay: Enter the longest interval (e.g., 20 seconds).

Tip: Random delays keep your automation safe and reliable.

Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

Choose how to save and manage the extracted alumni data. TexAu provides the following options:

• Append (Default): Adds new results to the end of existing data, merging them into a single CSV file.
• Split: Saves new results as separate CSV files for each automation run.
• Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest results.
• Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate (Default) to remove duplicate rows.

Tip: Google Sheets export makes it easy to collaborate with your team in real time, particularly useful for alumni network management and analysis.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

Once the automation is complete, navigate to the Data Store section in TexAu to view your scraped data. Locate the Twitter Inbox Scraper automation and click See Data to download or analyze the results.

The Twitter Inbox Scraper enables efficient management of Twitter direct messages, helping sales professionals, marketers, and growth hackers engage leads and improve customer interaction. By automating this process with TexAu, you can save time, ensure data accuracy, and streamline communication workflows.