maigret

Search a username across thousands of online services and extract public profile data.

1|Updated May 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills --skill maigret
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maigret
Source: https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills/tree/main/research/maigret
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills --skill maigret

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Maigret helps you investigate a person online when all you have is a username, turning a single handle into a broad account and profile search across thousands of sites.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mass Username Search: Check 3000+ websites to find where a username appears and what public profile data is available.
  • Profile Intelligence Extraction: Collect names, bios, avatars, links, and cross-account clues for OSINT and recon workflows.
  • Flexible Reporting and Analysis: Export results to HTML, PDF, JSON, CSV, TXT, graph, or mindmap formats for sharing and deeper review.
  • Use Case: Use it to map a suspect, client, creator, or competitor across social networks, forums, dating platforms, and niche communities.

Quick Start

Ask Maigret to search the username you provide and return discovered accounts, extracted profile details, and an exportable report.

Frequently Asked Questions about maigret

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find social media accounts using just a username?

Username enumeration profiles a single handle across thousands of online services to discover registered accounts. Maigret checks over 3000 websites, extracts public profile data like names and bios, and generates an exportable report for OSINT investigations.

Can I extract profile data from forums and dating sites without API keys?

Yes, profile extraction works across social networks, forums, dating platforms, and niche communities without requiring API keys for basic use. It collects avatars, bios, and cross-account clues to support identity correlation and reconnaissance workflows.

What export formats are available for OSINT username reports?

Username search results can be exported to HTML, PDF, JSON, CSV, TXT, graph, or mindmap formats. These reporting options allow you to share findings and conduct deeper analysis of the discovered profile intelligence data.

Does username reconnaissance support anonymous routing through Tor or proxies?

Yes, account discovery supports proxies, Tor, and I2P routing for anonymous OSINT operations. This allows investigators to perform username searches across thousands of sites while protecting their source IP address during reconnaissance.

What is the best way to map a person's identity across multiple platforms?

Cross-platform identity mapping uses recursive discovery to correlate a single username across 3000+ websites. Maigret extracts links and profile details from discovered accounts to connect identities across social networks, forums, and dating sites.

Are there limitations when searching for usernames on niche communities?

While username enumeration checks thousands of sites including niche communities, results depend on public data availability and site structure. Tag filtering and database updates help refine searches, but private or hidden profiles will not appear in generated reports.