investigate

Guide structured digital investigations for content verification and evidence collection.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#investigation #archive #OSINT #geolocation #content verification #platform techniques

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npx skills add https://github.com/buriedsignals/skills --skill investigate-buriedsignals

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/buriedsignals/skills/tree/main/osint/skills/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/buriedsignals/skills --skill investigate-buriedsignals

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps users learn structured methods to conduct online investigations, verify content, and gather evidence from digital platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

Investigation Methodology: Guides users through structured research techniques like geolocation, content analysis, and archive retrieval.
Platform-Specific Techniques: Explains how to extract data from TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, WordPress, and more.
Use Case: A journalist analyzing a political protest video can identify when and where it was taken, verify its authenticity, and trace its origin.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to verify the original date and location of a suspicious image or video.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I verify the original date and location of a suspicious image or video?▼

To verify a suspicious image or video, you use structured OSINT workflows for geolocation, content authenticity analysis, and archive recovery to trace its origin and establish when and where it was taken.

What is the best way to extract data from TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter for investigative journalism?▼

The best way to extract data from TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter is by applying platform-specific OSINT techniques to collect and analyze digital evidence efficiently from these social networks.

How does archive recovery work for tracing the origin of digital content?▼

Archive recovery works by retrieving cached or deleted platform data through established open-source tools, allowing you to recover missing evidence and trace the original publishing context of digital content.

Can I use OSINT techniques to analyze a political protest video?▼

Yes, you can use OSINT techniques to analyze a political protest video by following step-by-step workflows to identify the recording location, verify content authenticity, and trace its digital origin.

Do I need specialized tools to perform content verification and geolocation?▼

You do not need proprietary tools to perform content verification and geolocation; the methodology relies on established investigative protocols and open-source tools to verify digital evidence efficiently.