Using xurl with X API v2 Media Upload

Based on the X API documentation, here's guidance on using xurl with the media upload endpoint.

Media Upload Process

For uploading media to X API v2, especially videos, you need to follow a specific workflow:

1. Initialize the upload using the INIT command
2. Upload each chunk of bytes using the APPEND command
3. Complete the upload using the FINALIZE command

Example Implementation

Here's how you might use xurl to upload media:

BASHCopied
# Initialize upload
xurl --request POST \
  --url https://api.x.com/2/media/upload \
  --header 'Content-Type: multipart/form-data' \
  --data 'command=INIT'

# Append chunks (for larger files)
xurl --request POST \
  --url https://api.x.com/2/media/upload \
  --header 'Content-Type: multipart/form-data' \
  --data 'command=APPEND&media_id=YOUR_MEDIA_ID&segment_index=0' \
  --file 'media=@/path/to/your/file.mp4'

# Finalize upload
xurl --request POST \
  --url https://api.x.com/2/media/upload \
  --header 'Content-Type: multipart/form-data' \
  --data 'command=FINALIZE&media_id=YOUR_MEDIA_ID'

Authentication

Make sure you've properly configured xurl with your OAuth 2.0 credentials:

1. Set up your credentials in xurl using the values from your Developer Portal project
2. Ensure you're using the correct authentication method (OAuth 2.0)

Additional Resources

For more detailed examples, you can refer to the Python sample code provided in the X API documentation, which demonstrates the complete workflow for chunked video uploads.

The X API documentation also mentions that uploading media with OAuth can be tricky, so following these specific steps is important for successful implementation.