Tool
Search users
The Search Users tool enables you to find GitHub users efficiently by searching through usernames, real names, locations, follower counts, and other profile information. It is ideal for discovering developers, contributors, or specific team members on GitHub.
Features
- Search GitHub users by username, real name, or other profile attributes.
- Filter users based on location, number of followers, repositories, and join date.
- Supports advanced query syntax for precise user searches.
- Pagination controls with customizable page size and sort order.
- Sort results by followers, repositories, or join date to find influential users.
Benefits
- Quickly identify and connect with relevant GitHub users for collaboration.
- Discover top contributors and developers in specific locations or expertise areas.
- Save time with advanced filtering and sorting options tailored to your needs.
- Enhance recruitment processes by targeting candidates based on GitHub activity.
- Gain insights into the developer community to build networks and partnerships.
Description
Find GitHub users by username, real name, or other profile information. Useful for locating developers, contributors, or team members.
Parameters
5 parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| order | enum | Sort order |
| page | number | Page number for pagination (min 1) |
| perPage | number | Results per page for pagination (min 1, max 100) |
| queryrequired | string | User search query. Examples: 'john smith', 'location ', 'followers:>100'. Search is automatically scoped to type. |
| sort | enum | Sort users by number of followers or repositories, or when the person joined GitHub. |