# Search the inspiration library

> Search Xholic's library of proven posts by idea, with outlier scores (how far a post beat its author's normal).

`inspiration.search` · read

- **MCP tool:** `search_inspiration`. Loaded by default in MCP clients.
- **REST:** `GET /v1/inspiration/search`
- **CLI:** `xholic inspiration search`
- **Scope:** `read`
- **Plan:** Every plan, including the trial
- **Cost:** Free.
- **Rate limit bucket:** `read`

## Input

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `query` | string ≤ 200 chars | Yes |  |
| `timeRange` | "week" \\| "month" \\| "3months" \\| "year" \\| "all" | No | Default: `"year"`. |
| `limit` | integer 1–10 | No | Default: `8`. |
| `account` | string ≤ 64 chars | No | X account to act on, as @handle. Leave it out to use the connection's default account. |