> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://syncly-a76215af.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Find creators with Discovery and Shortlists

> Search for creators by the content they make, find lookalikes, save them to Shortlists, and export your list.

**Discovery** helps you find creators based on what their videos actually look like, not just follower counts. Describe the content you want, search by keyword, or start from a video you like to find lookalike creators. Then save the ones you want to work with to a **Shortlist**.

## Before you start

* You need Viewer permission or higher to search. Saving to a Shortlist requires Editor or Admin permission.
* Results include creators from your workspace's Queries and from Syncly's creator pool.

## Search for creators

1. In the sidebar, open **Creators > Discovery**.
2. Choose how to search:
   * **AI visual search**: Describe the content you're looking for in plain language, such as *"Creators filming GRWM makeup videos in natural light."*
   * **Keyword search**: Search by keywords, such as a product category or topic.
3. Choose a platform and date range.
4. Select **Search**.

![Discover creators results with followers, engagement rate, and matching videos](https://mintcdn.com/syncly-a76215af/iabM2-ttpm2aE3kT/images/Screenshot-2026-10-29-180132.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=iabM2-ttpm2aE3kT\&q=85\&s=b54c35da353774a9f392fab9a345ea46)

Searches run in the background, so you can keep working in other menus. You'll get a notification when your results are ready. Select **New discovery** to start a new search.

## Review results

Each creator card shows:

* Their bio, followers, and average engagement rate
* Example videos that match your search. Hover over a video to see its views, engagements, and engagement rate.

Select **View profile** to see more about a creator. Use **Followers**, **Filter**, and the sort menu to narrow and reorder the results.

## Find lookalike creators

Found a video that's exactly the style you want? Use it as a reference to find more creators like it.

1. Hover over a video in a creator's card and select **Find lookalike**.
2. Syncly suggests features from that video, such as *Makeup application tutorial* or *Warm indoor lighting*. Choose up to 5 that matter most to you.
3. Select **Find creators**.

Syncly then searches for creators whose content shares the features you picked.

![Find lookalike pop-up with suggested features to choose from](https://mintcdn.com/syncly-a76215af/iabM2-ttpm2aE3kT/images/Screenshot-2026-10-29-175647.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=iabM2-ttpm2aE3kT\&q=85\&s=664ac0d8c23cb8a5590d096feac26cd9)

## Save to a Shortlist

* Select **Select** on the creators you want, or **Select all**, then save them to a Shortlist.
* To save every result at once, select **Save all to shortlist**.

To view your lists, open **Creators > Shortlists**. Each Shortlist shows how many creators it has, when it was last updated, and who created it. Select **Create shortlist** to start a new, empty list.

You can also add creators to a Shortlist from:

* A post's detail view, using the save to Shortlist button at the top
* The selection bar in [Query explorer](https://syncly-a76215af.mintlify.site/en/analysis/competitive-research.md), after selecting posts

## Export creators

Select **Export all** to download your results as an Excel file. The file is prepared in the background, so it may take a moment to be ready.

## Troubleshoot

| Symptom | What to check |
| - | - |
| Too few results | Broaden your description or date range, or try a different platform. |
| Results are still loading | The search runs in the background. Wait for the notification, or check back shortly. |
| I can't save to a Shortlist | Check that you have Editor or Admin permission. |

## Related features

* [Explore and compare queries in Query explorer](https://syncly-a76215af.mintlify.site/en/analysis/competitive-research.md)
* [Review content and performance in post detail](https://syncly-a76215af.mintlify.site/en/analysis/post-details.md)
* [Get started with a workspace](https://syncly-a76215af.mintlify.site/en/start/workspace-getting-started.md)


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