# `search_creators`

_Viral catalog_

`read` `idempotent`

Search catalog creators by name or handle (min 2 chars). Optional niche tag and platform filters. Returns each creator with their platform accounts and follower counts.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `query` | `string` | yes |  |
| `niche` | `string` | no |  |
| `platform` | `"tiktok" \| "instagram"` | no |  |
| `limit` | `integer` | no |  |

## Example

### Prompt

```text
Find creators in the fitness niche with fit in their name or handle.
```

### JSON-RPC

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "search_creators",
    "arguments": {
      "query": "example query"
    }
  }
}
```

### curl

```bash
curl -X POST https://app.usedalea.ai/api/mcp/mcp \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer dalea_mcp_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Accept: application/json, text/event-stream" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"search_creators","arguments":{"query":"example query"}}}'
```