- MAPPING
- STRATEGY
- RECRUITING
- HUMAN
Short answer
How can I see which influencers my competitors are using?
Your agent uses Modash to find target brands and then scans Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for creator mentions. You get a clear map of competitor partnerships and creator overlap. This breakdown shows you how to set it up.
The results you get
Where your data lands
Running this analysis gives you three specific pieces of intelligence.
MAPPING
Partner networks identified
The AI identifies the exact creators working with your target brands. You get a list of names and handles to study.
STRATEGY
Competitor playbook revealed
By looking at creator frequency, you see which influencers your competitors rely on most. This exposes their core marketing strategy.
RECRUITING
New creator leads
You find high-performing creators who are already vetted by brands in your niche. This makes your own outreach more effective.
HUMAN
Final selection
The AI provides the raw data and lists. You decide which creators actually fit your brand's specific aesthetic and values.
The workflow
What your AI does when the task arrives.
Your agent moves from broad brand identification to specific social media discovery.
Identify target brands
The AI starts by pulling a list of relevant brand entities to target for the analysis.
list_brandsScan Instagram activity
Your agent looks for specific brand mentions and creator tags on Instagram.
search_instagramScan TikTok activity
The AI checks TikTok to see which creators are featuring target brands in their videos.
search_tiktokScan YouTube activity
Your agent searches YouTube to find creators who include brand names in their content.
search_youtube
Try it
Copy these to start.
Use these prompts to kick off your competitor research.
Starting points
Swap the bracketed text for your actual target brands or social platforms.
Modash Connector
You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.
https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0Mi1cprBiKCAdut4m45BQj8ii5q4h4qvyqlWAC4i/mcpClaude Desktop
Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.
- 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
- 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
- 3Click Add and start a new chat — Modash capabilities are ready to use.
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"mcpServers": {
"modash-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0Mi1cprBiKCAdut4m45BQj8ii5q4h4qvyqlWAC4i/mcp"
}
}
}List the brands in the [skincare] category and find which creators are working with them on Instagram.
Search TikTok for creators who have partnered with [Brand Name] in the last six months.
Find all YouTube creators who mention [Competitor Brand] in their video descriptions.
Compare the influencer lists for [Brand A] and [Brand B] to find overlapping creators.
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Start here
Connect Modash once, then ask.
Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start asking your agent to pull data.
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How this task behaves
- 01
Can the AI contact these influencers for me?
No. The AI identifies the creators and their data, but you must handle all outreach and communication yourself.
- 02
Can the AI change a brand's profile information?
No. This MCP is for reading and searching data. It cannot modify any information on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.
- 03
Does it work on LinkedIn?
No. The current tools are limited to Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
- 04
Can I export the list to a spreadsheet?
The AI can format the data into a table or a CSV-ready text block that you can copy and paste into your own tools.
- 05
How recent is the creator data?
The AI pulls data directly from the platforms via Modash, so it reflects the most recent public activity available through those search tools.
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