osint-investigation

Coordinate OSINT investigations with source-evaluation pairing and reference-driven workflows.

1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/peterbamuhigire/digital-research-skills --skill osint-investigation
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Skill: osint-investigation
Source: https://github.com/peterbamuhigire/digital-research-skills/tree/main/skills/osint-investigation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/peterbamuhigire/digital-research-skills --skill osint-investigation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured, lawful OSINT workflow for investigations, enabling planning, collection, analysis, and dissemination without exposing targets or violating privacy constraints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OSINT cycle support: plan → collect → analyse → disseminate with provenance and validation.
  • Reference-driven router: guides investigators to core references for stakeholder reconnaissance, adverse media, skip-tracing, chronology, and footprint mapping.
  • Compliance-first workflow: mandatory pairing with source-evaluation and defender-friendly privacy safeguards, load only what is needed.

Quick Start

Load the OSINT methodology references and start a lawful, civilian open-source investigation using the router and reference set.

Frequently Asked Questions about osint-investigation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a lawful open-source investigation for stakeholder reconnaissance?

To conduct a lawful open-source investigation for stakeholder reconnaissance, use a structured OSINT cycle that plans, collects, analyzes, and disseminates public-source insights. This workflow ensures compliance by pairing every finding with mandatory source-evaluation and loading only necessary data.

What is the OSINT cycle for adverse-media checks and skip-tracing?

The OSINT cycle for adverse-media checks and skip-tracing is an end-to-end process: plan, collect, analyse, and disseminate. It relies on a reference-driven router to guide investigators to core public-source references while maintaining provenance and validation throughout the footprint mapping.

Can I use this OSINT methodology to build a chronology without violating privacy constraints?

Yes, you can build a chronology without violating privacy constraints because the OSINT methodology applies defender-friendly privacy safeguards. It enforces a compliance-first workflow that requires mandatory source-evaluation pairing to ensure only public-source insights are collected and exposed.

What's the best way to map a public footprint using open-source research methods?

The best way to map a public footprint is by following a reference-driven workflow that coordinates OSINT investigations through collection and analysis. This approach delivers evidence-based insights by satisfying a complete OSINT cycle with strict source-evaluation pairing for due diligence.

Do I need source-evaluation references to perform due diligence investigations?

Yes, you need source-evaluation references to perform due diligence investigations because the OSINT workflow mandates pairing every collected data point with source validation. This compliance-first approach ensures your public-footprint mapping and adverse-media checks remain evidence-based and defensible.