1 files changed, 3 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/synapse/handlers/user_directory.py b/synapse/handlers/user_directory.py
index 0cf403f599..4a9565df93 100644
--- a/synapse/handlers/user_directory.py
+++ b/synapse/handlers/user_directory.py
@@ -40,6 +40,9 @@ class UserDirectoyHandler(object):
 
         self.clock.call_later(0, self.notify_new_event)
 
+    def search_users(self, search_term, limit):
+        return self.store.search_user_dir(search_term, limit)
+
     @defer.inlineCallbacks
     def notify_new_event(self):
         if self._is_processing: