twitter error "HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden'"

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Michael Robbins
Michael Robbins on 15 Jul 2024
Commented: Michael Robbins on 16 Jul 2024
Hello, I seem to have a good connection but I'm receiving a "HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden'" error. Please see below. Thanks.
>> c
c =
twitter with properties:
Name: 'MyName'
ScreenName: 'MyScreenName'
MetaData: [1×1 struct]
StatusCode: OK
>> d = search(c,'#MySearch')
d =
ResponseMessage with properties:
StatusLine: 'HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden'
StatusCode: Forbidden
Header: [1×10 matlab.net.http.HeaderField]
Body: [1×1 matlab.net.http.MessageBody]
Completed: 0
>> ver
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MATLAB Version: 24.2.0.2622594 (R2024b) Prerelease
MATLAB License Number: Prerelease
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Version 10.0 (Build 19045)
Java Version: Java 1.8.0_202-b08 with Oracle Corporation Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM mixed mode
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MATLAB Version 24.2 (R2024b)
...
Datafeed Toolbox Version 24.2 (R2024b)
...
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Steven Lord
Steven Lord on 15 Jul 2024
The object stored in the Body property of d should have a Data property. Does that show anything that looks relevant to this 403 error message? You may want to call string on the Body property if it's not showing the data as text.

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Michael Robbins
Michael Robbins on 15 Jul 2024
Thanks. There is a more descriptive message there but I'm not sure what the solution is. It reads that I need a higher level of access than the free API service. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.
d.Body.Data.errors
ans = struct with fields:
message: 'You currently have access to a subset of Twitter API v2 endpoints and limited v1.1 endpoints (e.g. media post, oauth) only. If you need access to this endpoint, you may need a different access level. You can learn more here: https://developer.twitter.com/en/portal/product'
code: 453
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Walter Roberson
Walter Roberson on 15 Jul 2024
Edited: Walter Roberson on 15 Jul 2024
I vaguely remember that twitter cut out bots from its free service. Your access is effectively bot access. You will need higher level access.. which probably means that you will need verified (paid) access.
Michael Robbins
Michael Robbins on 16 Jul 2024
Thanks. Do you know of another way to read tweets (and LinkedIn and Reddit posts) from MATLAB?

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