100 Influencer Leads in One API Call

Replace 4 hours of manual research with one request. Get usernames, emails, and follower data — pay $0.10, no signup required.

Free demo with ?demo=true — no wallet needed

Competitors charge $299–$799/mo. We charge $0.10 per search.

{"mcpServers":{"social-intel":{"url":"https://socialintel.dev/mcp"}}}
curl "https://socialintel.dev/v1/search?query=travel&demo=true"
npx agentcash add https://socialintel.dev
58% email match rate $0.10 per request Up to 100 results No signup required
Listed on Smithery (MCP registry) · Glama (agent marketplace) · x402scan (payment directory)

Stop Wasting Hours on Manual Research

Manual searching
One API call
$299/mo subscriptions
Pay $0.10 per request
No programmatic access
Full REST API + MCP

How it works

1

Request

Send a GET request to /v1/search with your filters: keyword, country, category, gender, follower count.

2

Pay

The API responds with a 402 and a payment header. Your client signs a $0.10 USDC payment on Base using the x402 protocol.

3

Data

Payment is verified on-chain. You receive up to 100 Instagram influencer profiles matching your query.

Try it — see sample API output

Type a keyword or pick one below. Results are cached samples showing the exact JSON format you get from the API.

fitness travel cooking beauty tech crypto
Type a keyword and click Try it to see sample API results

Everything you need for influencer discovery

Business Emails

58% of results include a public email address. Reach out directly without middlemen.

Category & Location Filters

Search by niche (Beauty, Fitness, Tech...), country, gender, and minimum followers to find exactly who you need.

No Signup Required

Pay per request with USDC. No API keys, no accounts, no approval process.

AI Agent Ready

MCP server with x402 payments. Agents discover and pay automatically.

Global Coverage

50+ countries supported. Filter by country code to target any market.

Dynamic Pricing

Pay proportional to results. From $0.10 for 20 leads to $0.26 for 100.

Pricing

Results Price Per Result
20 $0.10 $0.005
50 $0.16 $0.003
100 $0.26 $0.003

Formula: price = $0.10 + max(0, limit - 20) x $0.002

Paid in USDC on Base or Solana via x402 protocol. No API keys. No monthly fees. No minimums.

Monthly Budget Scenarios

Usage Requests/mo Cost/mo Leads
Light (testing) 10 $2.60 1,000
Agency (1 campaign) 100 $26 10,000
Platform (integrated) 1,000 $260 100,000

Each request with limit=100 returns up to 100 influencer profiles. 10 requests = 1,000 leads for $2.60.

Built for AI agents, not dashboards

Other Instagram data providers require account signup, monthly plans, and manual integration. Social Intel works instantly — any agent or script can call it in seconds with no registration.

Provider No Signup MCP Ready Agent API Entry Cost Best for
Social Intel $0.10 AI agents
HypeAuditor $399/mo Marketing teams
Apify $49+/mo Developers
Bright Data Contract Enterprise
PhantomBuster $59+/mo No-code
Modash $10K+/yr Enterprise brands

$0.10 per search returns up to 20 influencer profiles. Pay only for what you use — no subscriptions, no contracts, no credit card required upfront.

Getting started in 3 steps

1

Get USDC on Base

Buy USDC on Coinbase — it's already on Base (Coinbase L2). Or bridge ETH at bridge.base.org.

$5 USDC covers 50 searches.

Easiest path: npx agentcash@latest — instant wallet + deposit.

2

Install the client

pip install "x402[httpx,evm]"

The x402 client handles payment automatically — no manual signing required.

3

Make your first request

import asyncio
from eth_account import Account
from x402 import x402Client
from x402.http.clients import x402HttpxClient
from x402.mechanisms.evm import EthAccountSigner
from x402.mechanisms.evm.exact.register import register_exact_evm_client

async def main():
    account = Account.from_key("0xYOUR_PRIVATE_KEY")
    client = x402Client()
    register_exact_evm_client(client, EthAccountSigner(account))
    async with x402HttpxClient(client) as http:
        resp = await http.get(
            "https://socialintel.dev/v1/search",
            params={"category": "fitness", "country": "US", "limit": 20}
        )
    print(resp.json())

asyncio.run(main())

Using Claude Desktop or Cursor? Skip the wallet — see MCP setup below.

Quick start

# Try free (no payment):
curl "https://socialintel.dev/v1/search?query=travel&demo=true"

# Full results ($0.10 USDC via x402):
curl "https://socialintel.dev/v1/search?query=travel&limit=20"
import asyncio
from eth_account import Account
from x402 import x402Client
from x402.http.clients import x402HttpxClient
from x402.mechanisms.evm import EthAccountSigner
from x402.mechanisms.evm.exact.register import register_exact_evm_client

async def main():
    account = Account.from_key("0xYOUR_PRIVATE_KEY")
    client = x402Client()
    register_exact_evm_client(client, EthAccountSigner(account))
    async with x402HttpxClient(client) as http:
        resp = await http.get(
            "https://socialintel.dev/v1/search",
            params={"category": "Beauty", "country": "US", "limit": 10}
        )
    print(resp.json())

asyncio.run(main())

The first request returns HTTP 402 with payment details. x402-compatible clients handle payment automatically.

For AI Agents

Social Intel API is available as an MCP server for AI agents. Connect your agent directly to Instagram influencer data.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "social-intel": {
      "url": "https://socialintel.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

The MCP endpoint exposes the same search functionality. Your agent can discover available tools, call searches, and process results programmatically.

API documentation

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?
$0.10 for up to 20 results. Price scales with the number of results: 50 results cost $0.16 and 100 results cost $0.26. Paid in USDC on Base or Solana via x402 protocol. No API keys, no subscriptions, no monthly fees.
How do AI agents use this API?
Social Intel API is available as an MCP server. AI agents can discover and call the search_leads tool directly. Payment happens automatically via x402 protocol.
Do I need an API key?
No. Social Intel API uses the x402 payment protocol instead of API keys. You pay per request with USDC on Base or Solana. No signup, no API keys, no subscriptions.
What data fields are returned per influencer?
Each result includes: username, full name, follower count, following count, engagement rate, post count, bio, category/niche, country, city, contact email (when available), and audience demographics including age range and gender breakdown.
Which countries are supported?
Social Intel API supports influencer search across all major markets including US, UK, CA, AU, DE, FR, ES, IT, BR, IN, and dozens more. Use the country parameter with ISO 2-letter country codes.
How does x402 payment work step by step?
1. Send a GET request with your query parameters. 2. Receive an HTTP 402 Payment Required response with payment details. 3. Pay USDC on Base or Solana to the seller wallet. 4. Resend the same request with the X-Payment header. 5. Receive the JSON search results.
How do I use it with Claude Desktop or Cursor?
Add the Social Intel MCP server to your MCP config file. The search_leads tool will appear automatically. See the "For AI Agents" section above or the full documentation.
How does it compare to Modash or HypeAuditor?
Modash and HypeAuditor charge $299-$799/month for platform subscriptions with dashboards. Social Intel API charges $0.10 per search with no subscription, no account required, and full programmatic access via REST API and MCP. It is designed for developers and AI agents, not marketing managers.
Do I need a crypto wallet?
Not necessarily. If you use an AI agent framework like AgentCash, payments are handled automatically. For direct API access, you need a wallet with USDC on Base or Solana — plus a small amount of ETH (for Base/Ethereum) or SOL (for Solana) to cover gas fees. A wallet with only USDC cannot send transactions.
How do I get USDC to pay for requests?
The easiest path is AgentCash (npx agentcash@latest) — it creates a wallet and lets you deposit USDC instantly. For direct access: buy USDC on Coinbase, which is already on Base (Coinbase L2). If you hold ETH, use bridge.base.org to bridge to Base and swap for USDC. Each search costs $0.10 — $5 USDC covers 50 searches.

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Browse Influencer Database

Pre-built search pages by category and country. Each page shows sample results and includes copy-paste API examples.

Fitness Influencers
USA UK Australia Canada Germany
Beauty Influencers
USA UK India Brazil France
Fashion Influencers
USA UK France Italy South Korea
Food Influencers
USA UK India Australia Mexico
Travel Influencers
USA UK Australia
Tech Influencers
USA India UK
Gaming Influencers
USA UK
Lifestyle Influencers
USA UK Canada
Health & Wellness
USA UK Canada
Music Influencers
USA Brazil

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