Connecting Tweet Binder Data to AI Using Claude

This guide walks you through integrating Claude with your Tweet Binder (by Audiense) API to enhance audience intelligence analysis. By following these steps, you’ll learn how to install and set up Claude on macOS, connect it with Tweet Binder's API, and leverage pre-configured prompts to uncover audience insights effortlessly.

Key Steps in This Guide:

1. Download and Install the Claude Desktop App (optional upgrade to Claude Pro for premium features)
2. Setting Up and Connecting Your Tweet Binder Account API for Claude 
3. Using Claude for Audience Intelligence Analysis

This guide ensures you maximize Claude AI’s capabilities for data-driven decision-making.

Step 1:

Download and Install the Claude Desktop App (optional upgrade to Claude Pro)

• Visit the Official Claude Website:

  • Open your preferred web browser and go to the official Claude website https://claude.ai/download to download the app. 

• Choose the macOS Version:

  • Once on the download page, look for the macOS version of the Claude Desktop app.
  • Click on the Download for macOS button to begin the download.

• Locate the Downloaded File:

  • After the download is complete, go to your Downloads folder (or wherever your browser saves files) and find the Claude Desktop app installer file (Claude.dmg).

Install the Claude Desktop App

1. Launch the Installer:

• Double-click the downloaded Claude Desktop app installer file to open it.

2. Follow the Installation Instructions:

• The installer will launch with an on-screen guide. You can accept the default installation settings by clicking Continue and then install.
• During installation, you may be prompted to enter your Mac's administrator password to authorize the process.

3. Complete Installation:

• Once installation is complete, you’ll see a confirmation message indicating that the Claude Desktop app has been successfully installed on your Mac.
• You can now find Claude in your Applications folder or search for it via Spotlight + add it to your Doc.

Upgrade to the Claude Paid Version (Optional, but Recommended)

While the free version of Claude is available, Claude Pro unlocks premium features for a better experience. To upgrade:

1. Launch the Claude Desktop App:

   • After installation, open Claude from the Applications folder or from the Dock.

2. Sign Up or Log In:

   • If you are a first-time user, create a Claude account, or log in if you already have one.

3. Upgrade to the Paid Version:

   • Once logged in, you’ll be prompted to upgrade to the Paid Version if you’re still using the free version.
   • Alternatively, go to the Settings or Account menu (usually located in the top left corner or under your profile) and select the Upgrade to Paid Version or Get Premium Access option.

4. Select Your Plan:

   • Choose the Monthly or Annual subscription plan based on your preference.
   • Enter your payment details and confirm the purchase.

5. Activate Paid Version:

   • After the payment is processed, your Claude account will be upgraded to the paid version, unlocking all premium features.

Once upgraded, Claude Pro provides access to advanced AI capabilities, enhancing your audience intelligence workflow.

Step 2:

Setting Up and Connecting Tweet Binder API to Claude 

This process typically takes less than five minutes and requires no technical knowledge beyond basic navigation of your Mac’s interface. The installer automatically handles all the complex configuration tasks that would otherwise require command-line expertise.

Obtain API Credentials:

For Audiense Insights Unlimited Plans 

• Before proceeding, ensure that you have Tweet Binder API credentials. These are necessary for connecting Claude to the Audiense API.
• API Keys include 2 codes: (1) Client ID and (2) Client Secret 
• Speak to your Account Manager or CSM to obtain these, alternatively contact help@audiense.com

Download and Install Node.js:

1. Open your web browser and go to the official Node.js website.
2. On the homepage, you may see two download versions. Click on the button labeled “LTS” (Long Term Support). This version is more stable and recommended for most users
   
3. The website will automatically detect your macOS and suggest the appropriate download. Click on
   “macOS Installer” to download the .pkg file.
4. Once the file is downloaded, locate and double-click the .pkg file to begin installation.

Follow the Installation Instructions:

• The installer will guide you through the process. You can generally accept all the default settings by clicking Continue and then Install.
• During installation, you may be prompted to enter your Mac password to authorize the installation.

Finish Installation:

• After installation is complete, you'll see a confirmation screen indicating that Node.js is successfully installed on your Mac

Verify Installation of Node.js: Open Terminal:

• After installing Node.js, it’s important to verify that everything is working correctly. While this does require opening Terminal (which might be unfamiliar to non-technical users), the process involves just a simple command

• Open Terminal (you can find it by searching for “Terminal” in Spotlight, which you access by pressing Command+Space bar).

Check Node.js Installation:

• Type node -v and press Enter. This will display the installed version of Node.js. Make sure you leave a space between the word node and –v

• On a Mac keyboard, the minus sign (–) used in the -v command is typically the regular hyphen key, located directly to the right of the 0 (zero) key on the top row of the keyboard. You do not need to press any additional modifier key to get the minus symbol. Just press the key as is.

Enter Audiense MCP Code:

• Open Terminal on your Mac.
• Run the following command - Copy/Paste:

Follow the on-screen instructions in Terminal.

• When prompted with

(Y/n), be mindful of the capitalization:

1. 1. Press Y for Yes (uppercase).
   2. Press n for No (lowercase).

Authenticate and connect your Account API codes:

• When prompted, enter the API token for your Tweet Binder account and any required information to authenticate your Tweet Binder API credentials.

 

Complete the Setup:

• Follow any additional instructions in Terminal to finalize the setup when connecting your Tweet Binder account API to Claude.

 

Step 3:

Using Claude for Audience Intelligence Analysis

Open your Claude Desktop app 

• Sign into Claude, if you haven't already
• Ensure you're logged into your Claude Pro account to access premium features (better experience).

• Click on the hammer icon to see the tools that come with the Tweet Binder MCP Server:

To streamline your analysis, simply type your query into the chat. While there are no pre-set prompts yet, you can manually input your requests to interact with Tweet Binder through Claude AI.

• Click the upwards arrow and hit Allow for this chat
• You can ask Claude any questions about the report data in the chat

 

Manual Chat Prompts:

Claude can retrieve TweetBinder / X data and analytics. The data includes:

1. This could be a hashtag (like #technology or #AINews), a keyword, a username (like @username), or a combination of terms.
2. You could ask for a "7-day" report (data from the last week) or a "historical" report (reaching further back in time)?
3. If looking for a specific date range ask for start and end dates.
4. If interested in specific metrics like engagement rates, popular tweets, influential users, or something else add it in your prompt.