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Find TikTok and YouTube micro-KOLs, label their niche, and score whether they fit a campaign.

MCP server powered by Jev, TypeSafe's System One model. Search and storage stay in this server. Jev answers typed questions. The host model writes the email.

Node License: MIT MCP

Jev does not write the search results or the emails. It answers typed questions: one choice for the creator's niche, then a score, probabilities, and choices for whether that creator fits a campaign. Search and storage stay in this server. The host model writes the email. An optional skill in skills/draft-outreach tightens that draft.

Quick Install

Paste this into Cursor, Claude Desktop, or Cline. The agent can install from this text alone:

Install jev-kol-mcp for me.
1. Check that Node.js is 18 or newer and that npx is on PATH. Stop if either is missing. Run `command -v npx` and use that absolute path as command. Do not write the bare word npx. Cursor's own Node looks for a missing path inside Cursor.app and the server exits immediately.
2. Ask me for APIFY_API_TOKEN and JEV_API_KEY. If I do not have one yet, still write the config and leave that value as an empty string. Tell me which tool will not work. Do not invent a key, and do not print a key back to me.
3. Detect the client and merge this server into the existing mcpServers object. Do not remove other servers. Create the file if it is missing.
   Cursor, this project: .cursor/mcp.json
   Cursor, every project: ~/.cursor/mcp.json
   Claude Desktop on macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
   Claude Desktop on Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
   Cline: the mcpSettings file I point you to
4. Use this entry. Every env value is a string.
   command: the absolute path from `command -v npx`
   args: ["-y", "jev-kol-mcp@latest"]
   env: APIFY_API_TOKEN, JEV_API_KEY, FETCH_LIMIT "12"
   server key: jev-kol
5. Do not commit the config file. Do not run search_kols. Tell me the file you updated, whether each key was set, and that I should reload MCP. After reload the tools are search_kols, score_fit, and draft_email.

The process speaks MCP over stdio. It is not an HTTP server, and it does not print a prompt. Logs go to stderr. Leave stdout for the MCP protocol.

Related MCP server: Creator Research MCP

Example

Ask for creators in a follower range. The agent searches, labels each niche, and scores the campaign.

Ask for puzzle-game creators between 10k and 20k followers

TikTok results with niche labels and Jev fit scores

What you can ask

Tool

What it does

Needs

search_kols

Find creators by platform, keyword, and follower range

APIFY_API_TOKEN

score_fit

Score one creator against one campaign, 0–100

JEV_API_KEY

draft_email

First outreach email, plus a follow-up for day 3

JEV_API_KEY

draft_email checks that the Jev key is present, then fills a local English template. The body is not written by Jev. For a draft in the user's own words, copy skills/draft-outreach to ~/.cursor/skills/draft-outreach. The server instructions mention that path once when a user asks for an email. The server does not send mail. The follow-up is a second draft for the same thread, used only after the first email was sent and 3 days passed with no reply. One follow-up, same offer, then stop.

How a search runs

flowchart LR
  A[search_kols] --> B{Local SQLite<br/>enough and fresh?}
  B -->|yes| Z[Return cached rows]
  B -->|no| E[Apify]
  E --> G[Jev niche label]
  G --> H[Save to ~/.jev-kol-mcp]
  H --> Z

The same platform, keyword, and follower range is reused for 7 days. Cached rows are not scraped again and are not re-labeled. There is no ignore-cache flag. Delete ~/.jev-kol-mcp/kols.sqlite to search again; the next search creates an empty database. A failed Jev call does not fail the search: the profile is stored with an empty niche.

Without JEV_API_KEY, search_kols still returns creators and primaryNiche stays empty. It is not filled with Other. score_fit and draft_email return setup guidance instead.

Follower bounds are sent to the scraper. This server still drops anything outside the range before it returns rows.

Platform

Apify actor

What the range filters

TikTok

memo23/tiktok-user-search-scraper

followers

YouTube

parsebird/youtube-channel-search-scraper

public subscribers

FETCH_LIMIT is how many matching profiles to request. Default 12. All of them are stored. limit on the tool is how many to return: default 5, maximum 20.

YouTube's countryHint is left at the actor default. It biases ranking. It does not keep only channels from that country.

What comes back

Each stored creator has these fields. Avatars are not stored.

Field

Meaning

handle

Account handle, with @

displayName

Name shown on the profile

followers

TikTok followers, or YouTube subscribers

bio

Public profile text

contactEmail

Email read from the public bio with a regex. null when none is published

emailType

personal or agency when an email was found, otherwise null

profileUrl

Profile page

verified

Whether the actor marked the account verified. null when it did not say

videoCount

Number of public videos

totalLikes

TikTok likes. Always null on YouTube

totalViews

YouTube views. Always null on TikTok

location

TikTok region code when the actor reports one, or the YouTube channel country. Often empty on TikTok

bioLinks

Links in the bio. Empty for the current TikTok actor. YouTube entries are URLs without anchor text

primaryNiche

One label from the table below. Empty when Jev was not called or the call failed

Niche label

Jev picks one primary niche from the display name and bio. The label is not an input to score_fit. Campaign fit is a separate Jev call.

Label

What it covers

Beauty_Skincare

Skincare, makeup, aesthetics, wigs

Men_Grooming

Men's grooming, beard care, fragrance, styling

Fashion_Apparel

Everyday clothing, shoes, bags, outfits, accessories

Luxury_Jewelry

Accessible luxury, jewelry, watches

Tech_Gadgets

Consumer electronics, smart home, drones, desk setups

Software_SaaS_AI

AI tools, productivity software, apps, Web3 or crypto products

Gaming_Esports

Console or mobile game reviews, streams, esports gear

Fitness_Wellness

Gym workouts, yoga, supplements, fat loss

Outdoor_Adventure

Camping, hiking, fishing, skiing, extreme sports

Home_Living

Home decor, kitchen, appliances, lifestyle vlogs

Food_Cooking

Food, restaurant visits, baking, quick recipes, drinks

Parenting_Kids

Parenting, baby products, children's toys

Pet_Care

Cat and dog products, pet content, exotic pets

Automotive_Vehicles

Cars, EVs, motorcycles, cycling

Finance_Investing

Personal finance, stocks, crypto investing, property

Education_Career

Language learning, careers, study abroad, exams

Arts_DIY_Crafts

Crafts, painting, 3D printing, design

Entertainment_Humor

Comedy, street interviews, film and anime, music and dance

Other

The bio is too thin, or no single niche is clearly primary

Campaign fit

score_fit sends the handle, bio, and campaign description to https://api.typesafe.ai/v1/systemone. It does not see follower counts, location, or the niche label. The model defaults to jev-latest (JEV_MODEL).

Field

Meaning

score

0–100, from Jev's 0–3 fit score

dimensions.fit

0 unrelated · 1 weak · 2 partial · 3 strong

dimensions.niche

Probability that the bio and the product are the same category

dimensions.tone

review · lifestyle · tutorial · sincere · unknown

dimensions.priceBand

Inferred price band, not the creator's rate

suitablePriceRange

That band in USD, or null

dimensions.outreach

Probability that a first email is worth sending now

dimensions.mismatch

none · niche · tone · price · evidence

Tone is judged from the bio only. Price bands are food 15–80, everyday 20–100, beauty 25–120, fitness 30–150, home 30–200, tech 80–400, luxury 200–800. unknown means the bio is not enough.

A strong fit requires niche, tone, and price to agree. One clear miss cannot score as a strong fit.

Use

Node.js 18 or newer. Add the server to the MCP client. Cursor reads .cursor/mcp.json in the project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json for every project. npx downloads the package the first time it starts. You do not clone this repo. command must be the absolute path from command -v npx, not the bare word npx.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jev-kol": {
      "command": "/absolute/path/from/command -v npx",
      "args": ["-y", "jev-kol-mcp@latest"],
      "env": {
        "APIFY_API_TOKEN": "your_apify_api_token",
        "JEV_API_KEY": "your_jev_api_key",
        "FETCH_LIMIT": "12"
      }
    }
  }
}

env values are strings, including FETCH_LIMIT. Reload the MCP server after saving the file. The name jev-kol is only the key in this snippet. Cursor shows whatever key you choose.

Install from source

Use this when you are changing the server. The npx config above is enough for normal use.

npm install
cp .env.example .env
npm run build

npm run watch recompiles into dist/ on save. npm start runs the local build. Point the client at that file instead of npx:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jev-kol": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/jev-kol-mcp/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "APIFY_API_TOKEN": "your_apify_api_token",
        "JEV_API_KEY": "your_jev_api_key",
        "FETCH_LIMIT": "12"
      }
    }
  }
}

Missing keys return setup instructions. The process stays up. Placeholder values such as your_apify_api_token_here count as missing.

Variable

Required

Default

APIFY_API_TOKEN

for search

—

JEV_API_KEY

for niche labels, fit scores, and email drafts

—

JEV_MODEL

no

jev-latest

FETCH_LIMIT

no

12

Client-injected environment variables win over .env.

The SQLite file lives at ~/.jev-kol-mcp/kols.sqlite. Deleting it creates an empty database on the next search. Clearing an npx cache does not delete it.

Put real keys in env. Do not commit them. To have an agent write the config from a prompt, use skills/jev-kol-mcp-installer.

Example prompts

search_kols takes a platform, a keyword, and a follower range. It does not take a country or a niche label. score_fit needs the creator's bio and the campaign description. The email offer has to come from you.

Use jev-kol search_kols on TikTok for skincare creators with 10,000 to 200,000 followers. Return 5. List handle, followers, location, primary niche, and bio. Do not score them.
Use score_fit for @maya.glow. Bio: clean makeup and affordable daily skincare. Campaign: a budget skincare product about real daily use. Do not draft an email.
Search YouTube for coffee espresso channels with 5,000 to 200,000 subscribers. Return 3 with handle, subscribers, and bio. Score each bio against a campaign for a manual espresso machine. Draft an outreach email only for the strongest fit. Ask me for the offer before you write it.

License

MIT

Available Tools

3 tools
draft_emailDraft outreach emailA

Draft a first collaboration email and a follow-up for day 3. A missing JEV_API_KEY returns setup guidance.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kolHandleYesKOL handle
offerDetailsYesFee, deliverables, product, or other offer terms
campaignDescriptionYesCampaign description, inserted into the body

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It does usefully disclose that a missing JEV_API_KEY triggers setup guidance, but it does not state whether the tool sends emails or only returns drafts, nor any other failure modes or side effects.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences with no filler. The primary action is front-loaded, and the missing-key behavior is conveyed in a single additional sentence. Every word earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple 3-parameter drafting tool, the description covers the core output and a key error case. However, since there is no output schema, it could be more explicit about what a successful response contains, though 'Draft... email' strongly implies the returned drafts.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all three parameters. The description adds no extra meaning about kolHandle, offerDetails, or campaignDescription beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline score of 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Draft') and the specific deliverable ('a first collaboration email and a follow-up for day 3'). This is distinct from the sibling tools search_kols and score_fit, which perform search and scoring rather than content generation.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no guidance about when to choose this tool over search_kols or score_fit, nor any mention of prerequisites or placement in a workflow. The only conditional information is the missing-key behavior, which is not a usage guideline.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

score_fitScore campaign fitA

Ask Jev System One to judge niche, tone, price band, and whether outreach is worth sending. A missing JEV_API_KEY returns setup guidance.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kolBioYesKOL bio
kolHandleYesKOL handle, for example @maya.glow
campaignDescriptionYesCampaign or product description

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries the behavioral disclosure burden. It usefully notes that a missing JEV_API_KEY returns setup guidance, but it does not disclose the success output format, whether the operation is read-only, or other failure modes. Some context is added, but significant behavioral gaps remain.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences with no wasted words. The main purpose is front-loaded, and the important API-key edge case is included as a compact second sentence.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple three-parameter scoring tool, this is fairly complete: it states what the tool judges, implies the output concept, and flags a key environment dependency. It does not detail the return payload, but no output schema exists and the description still gives enough context for correct invocation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all three parameters. The description adds context about evaluation dimensions (niche, tone, price band) but does not map them to specific parameters or add meaning beyond the parameter descriptions. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool's action: ask Jev System One to judge niche, tone, price band, and outreach-worthiness. This is specific and distinct from sibling tools like search_kols and draft_email, so there is no ambiguity about what the tool does.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies this tool is used when a fit judgment is needed, but it does not explicitly say when to use it versus alternatives like search_kols or draft_email, nor does it explain whether it should precede or follow those tools. Usage context is only implied, not stated.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

search_kolsSearch micro-KOLsA

Search micro-KOLs by platform, niche, and follower range. Reads the local SQLite cache first. If that is thin and the community pool is enabled, reads the shared pool next. Otherwise calls Apify and passes the follower range to the actor. Fresh profiles are labeled with Jev before they are stored. They are uploaded only when sharing is on. A missing APIFY_API_TOKEN returns setup guidance and does not exit the process.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoHow many rows to return. Default 5, maximum 20
nicheYesNiche keyword, for example skincare, fitness, or gadgets
platformYesPlatform: tiktok or youtube
maxFollowersYesMaximum followers, inclusive
minFollowersYesMinimum followers, inclusive

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden and excels. It discloses the read order (local SQLite, then shared pool if enabled and thin, otherwise Apify), the Jev labeling of fresh profiles, upload behavior conditioned on sharing, and the graceful handling of a missing APIFY_API_TOKEN (returns setup guidance without exiting). This is thorough and goes well beyond what the schema could convey.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a compact paragraph that front-loads the core purpose and then efficiently lists behavioral details. Every sentence contributes new information without redundancy. It is slightly longer than strictly necessary but remains focused and well-structured.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's complexity (5 parameters, no output schema, multiple data sources), the description is quite complete. It covers the data source selection, labeling, sharing, and error handling. It does not describe the return format or pagination, but no output schema exists, so the agent is left to infer the response shape. Minor gaps exist but are not critical for basic invocation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds minimal extra meaning—only that the follower range is passed to the Apify actor, which is already implied by the schema. It does not clarify the limit parameter or other nuances beyond what the schema already states.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool searches micro-KOLs by platform, niche, and follower range, with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes itself from siblings (score_fit, draft_email) by its search-oriented purpose and data sources. The opening sentence is direct and unambiguous.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explains the internal data source fallback logic (cache → pool → Apify) but does not explicitly tell an agent when to choose this tool over siblings or when not to use it. It implies usage through its purpose but lacks direct alternatives or exclusion criteria. The sibling names suggest distinct functions, but no explicit routing guidance is given.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 3 tool updatesv0.1.0
    • First observeddraft_email
    • First observedscore_fit
    • First observedsearch_kols

TDQS

A4/5.0

Scored across 3 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Each tool targets a distinct stage of the outreach workflow: searching candidates, scoring their fit, and drafting emails. No two tools could plausibly be confused for one another.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent snake_case verb_noun pattern (search_kols, score_fit, draft_email). The pattern is uniform and predictable.

Tool Count5/5

Three tools is well-scoped for a focused micro-KOL outreach server. Each tool serves a clear purpose in the pipeline without redundancy or bloat.

Completeness4/5

The search→score→draft workflow covers the core outreach preparation lifecycle. Minor gaps exist such as no tool to manage saved KOLs or actually send emails, but these are outside the apparent scope.

Maintenance

ActivityMaintained
ResponsivenessNo issues

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