X has issued cease-and-desist letters to Nitter, an open-source project enabling users to view X posts without logging in, following earlier technical takedown attempts.
Nitter's service allowed users to view X posts
Aug 26, 2026
01:10 pm
What's the storyX has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Nitter, an open-source project.
The move comes after Nitter's service allowed users to view X posts without logging in or using the official app.
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