> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://socialintel.dev/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Social Intel API

> Instagram influencer search API with pay-per-request pricing via x402. No API keys, no subscriptions.

Social Intel API lets you search Instagram influencers by keyword, category, demographics, and location. Each request costs as little as **\$0.10** — paid in USDC via the [x402 protocol](https://www.x402.org/).

No signup. No API keys. No subscriptions.

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## Why Social Intel API?

* **Pay-per-request**: $0.10 for 20 results, $0.26 for 100 results. No monthly fees.
* **No API keys**: Payment *is* authentication via the x402 protocol.
* **Business emails included**: Business accounts expose `public_email` — ready for outreach.
* **Multi-chain payments**: USDC on Base and Solana.
* **MCP-native**: Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent.

## What you get per result

Each influencer result includes:

| Field          | Description                                       |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| `username`     | Instagram handle                                  |
| `full_name`    | Display name                                      |
| `followers`    | Follower count                                    |
| `following`    | Following count                                   |
| `category`     | Business category (e.g., Fitness, Beauty)         |
| `bio`          | Profile bio text                                  |
| `public_email` | Contact email (business accounts)                 |
| `is_verified`  | Verified badge status                             |
| `is_business`  | Whether the account is a business/creator account |

## Supported filters

Search by any combination of: keyword query, business category, country, gender, and follower range. See [Parameters Reference](/docs/reference/parameters) for the full list.

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*Pay-per-request. No signup. No API keys.*