Find People Tool

This skill provides access to a real-time Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) agent specialized in researching individuals and professional entities.

Cost

• 0.15 USDC per request on Base network (no gas needed)

Prerequisites

The user must have configured their Ethereum private key in one of these locations:

• .claude/x402-tools.json with {"private_key": "0x..."}
• X402_PRIVATE_KEY environment variable in .env

How to Use

When the user wants to research a person or professional entity, run:

npx -y @itzannetos/x402-tools-claude find-people "<query>"

Replace <query> with the person's name, role, company, or other identifying information.

Example Usage

User: "Find information about Vitalik Buterin"

Run:

npx -y @itzannetos/x402-tools-claude find-people "Vitalik Buterin Ethereum founder"

Capabilities

• Identifies people by name, role, or company affiliation
• Retrieves verified career timelines and professional backgrounds
• Finds similar professionals in any industry or domain
• Synthesizes biographical information with source citations
• Validates identities across LinkedIn, company sites, and public records

Best For

• Due diligence research on potential hires or partners
• Competitive intelligence on industry leaders
• Journalist & researcher background verification
• Sales prospecting and lead enrichment
• Investor research on startup founders and executives

Output Format

Returns structured summaries with key details (career, education, notable works) and numbered source citations for verification.

Error Handling

• If you see "Payment failed: Not enough USDC", inform the user they need to top up their Base network wallet with USDC
• If you see "X402 private key missing", guide the user to configure their private key