> ## Documentation Index
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# Communities Lookup
> The Communities lookup endpoint lets you retrieve information about X Communities by their ID. Reference for the X API v2 standard tier covering lookup.
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The Communities lookup endpoint lets you retrieve information about X Communities by their ID.
## Overview
Communities are public or private groups on X where members can share Posts, discuss topics, and connect around shared interests.
Get details for a specific Community
Find Communities by keyword
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## Endpoint
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
| :- | :- | :- |
| GET | [`/2/communities/:id`](/x-api/communities/get-community-by-id) | Get Community by ID |
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## Response fields
| Field | Description |
| :- | :- |
| `id` | Community ID |
| `name` | Community name |
| `description` | Community description |
| `created_at` | Creation date |
| `member_count` | Number of members |
| `is_private` | Whether Community is private |
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## Example request
```bash theme={null}
curl "https://api.x.com/2/communities/1234567890?\
community.fields=name,description,member_count,created_at" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $BEARER_TOKEN"
```
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## Getting started
**Prerequisites**
* An approved [developer account](https://developer.x.com/en/portal/petition/essential/basic-info)
* A [Project and App](/resources/fundamentals/developer-apps) in the Developer Console
* Your App's [keys and tokens](/resources/fundamentals/authentication)
Find Communities by keyword
Full endpoint documentation