Creators search by handle/display name

[aji70]

Description (Frontend)

Per ISSUES.md item 12.

Tasks

• Implement the change in the relevant code paths
• Wire or persist state where the feature touches runtime behavior
• Add tests (unit, integration, and/or contract/UI as appropriate)

Additional Requirements

• Handle stale, disconnected, or invalid states gracefully where applicable
• Follow existing patterns in this repository (linting, modules, security)

Acceptance Criteria

• Creators search by handle/display name is done and verifiable (CI and/or a short manual checklist)
• No regressions in closely related user or API flows

[kelly-musk]

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I would love to work onthis issue

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