# Search X

> Live X search, one page of up to 20 posts. A sample, not every match.

`x.search` · read

- **MCP tool:** `search_x`. Loaded by default in MCP clients.
- **REST:** `GET /v1/x/search`
- **CLI:** `xholic x search`
- **Scope:** `read`
- **Plan:** Every plan, including the trial
- **Cost:** Live X lookup: no credits, counts toward the plan's X data limits.
- **Rate limit bucket:** `live_x`

## Input

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `query` | string ≤ 500 chars | Yes |  |
| `sort` | "Latest" \\| "Top" | No | Default: `"Latest"`. |
| `account` | string ≤ 64 chars | No | X account to act on, as @handle. Leave it out to use the connection's default account. |