Can I search a list with the mailchimp API?

[Nic Lowe]

A simple question for you.

I would like to search my list using your API on various terms (mainly First Name or Last Name).

Is this possible?

Nic

[MailChimp Support]

Hey there Nic!

You most definitely can use the API to search within your lists. You'd want to use the /helper/search-members API call and specify your API key, your list id(if you'd like to search within just one list - otherwise leave blank), and the search query as the parameters.

-Brian

[Nic Lowe]

Im not sure its working

I dont think you can search for fname:Nic for example - there is no field for it!

Lists

• email:
• merge1:
• merge2:
• notes:
• alldata:

I tried searching my list manually from within the application, and I got this:

Sorry

Your search data is currently being processed and will take a few minutes to be available. In the meantime, you can still search by a subscriber's email. 
Ex: "fre...@mailchimp.com"

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Nic Lowe
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GoGet Carshare & Fleetcutter
www.goget.com.au

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[MailChimp Support]

Hey Nic! I'd like to have a closer look at your account if you don't mind. Can you email he...@mailchimp.com with your username and a link to this forum post? Also just put "Attn: Brian" in the subject line so I can grab it. :) Thanks!

-Brian