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find_influential_users ​

Find influential users in a topic or network. Search by topic/query and filter by follower count. Returns users sorted by followers, engagement, or relevance.

Authentication ​

Enhanced - This tool works without authentication but provides better results when authenticated.

Parameters ​

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
topicstringNo*-Topic to search for influential users. Either topic or searchQuery must be provided.
searchQuerystringNo*-Custom search query. Either topic or searchQuery must be provided.
minFollowersnumberNo100Minimum follower count to be considered influential. Must be 0 or greater.
maxResultsnumberNo20Maximum number of users to return. Must be between 1 and 50.
sortBystringNofollowersSort order: followers, engagement, or relevance.

*At least one of topic or searchQuery must be provided.

Response ​

typescript
{
  success: boolean;
  query: string;
  users: Array<{
    did: string;
    handle: string;
    displayName?: string;
    description?: string;
    followersCount: number;
    followsCount: number;
    postsCount: number;
    influenceScore: number;
    relevanceScore?: number;
  }>;
  insights: string[];
}

Examples ​

Find Influential Users in AI Topic ​

json
{
  "topic": "artificial intelligence",
  "minFollowers": 500,
  "maxResults": 20,
  "sortBy": "followers"
}

Find Relevant Influencers (Custom Query) ​

json
{
  "searchQuery": "web development OR javascript OR typescript",
  "minFollowers": 1000,
  "sortBy": "relevance"
}

Find Highly Engaged Influencers ​

json
{
  "topic": "climate change",
  "minFollowers": 100,
  "maxResults": 30,
  "sortBy": "engagement"
}

Error Handling ​

Common errors:

  • InvalidRequest: Neither topic nor searchQuery provided, or invalid parameters
  • RateLimitExceeded: Too many requests in a short period
  • NoResultsFound: No users found matching the criteria

Best Practices ​

  1. Be Specific: Use specific topics or queries for better results
  2. Adjust Follower Threshold: Lower minFollowers for niche topics, raise for mainstream topics
  3. Sort Appropriately: Use relevance for topic-specific influencers, followers for reach
  4. Engagement Matters: High follower count doesn't always mean high engagement
  5. Verify Relevance: Review user descriptions to ensure they match your needs
  6. Build Relationships: Engage authentically with influencers you discover
  7. Track Over Time: Re-run searches periodically to find new influencers

Sort Options ​

  • followers: Sort by follower count (highest first) - best for maximum reach
  • engagement: Sort by engagement rate - best for active, engaged audiences
  • relevance: Sort by topic relevance - best for finding topic experts

Influence Score ​

The influence score is calculated based on:

  • Follower count (weighted heavily)
  • Engagement rate (likes, reposts, replies per post)
  • Post frequency and consistency
  • Network position (followers of followers)

Rate Limiting ​

This tool is subject to AT Protocol API rate limits:

  • 3,000 requests per hour for authenticated users
  • 300 requests per hour for unauthenticated users

See Also ​