osint-methods

Collect, verify, and analyze public information with structured OSINT methodologies.

9|3|Updated Oct 26, 2019

Search Tags:#documentation #verification #analysis #ethics #privacy #osint #public-sources

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npx skills add https://github.com/Hack23/homepage --skill osint-methods

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Skill: osint-methods
Source: https://github.com/Hack23/homepage/tree/main/.github/skills/intelligence/osint-methods
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hack23/homepage --skill osint-methods

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides structured OSINT methodologies to gather, verify, and analyze publicly available information for political analysis, security research, and transparency projects, reducing time spent on method design and increasing reporting rigor.

Core Features & Use Cases

Systematic OSINT Lifecycle: Guidance across planning, collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination.
Quality & Ethics: Emphasis on legality, privacy, verification, and responsible disclosure.
Use Case: A researcher verifying a public claim about a policy by cross-referencing government records, news outlets, and open-source datasets to produce a concise brief.

Quick Start

Run through the OSINT workflow outline to initiate a project: plan, collect public sources, document methodology, and prepare a findings summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about osint-methods

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

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What is the best way to structure public source analysis for a transparency project?▼

Structured public source analysis follows a systematic OSINT lifecycle: planning, collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination to ensure responsible, reproducible intelligence products for transparency projects.

How do I verify public claims using open-source intelligence?▼

Verify public claims using open-source intelligence by cross-referencing government records, news outlets, and open datasets to produce concise, rigorously documented analytical briefs.

How do I document OSINT methodology to ensure my findings are reproducible?▼

Document OSINT methodology by tracking data handling and collection steps throughout the intelligence lifecycle, ensuring your analysis and findings summary are fully reproducible.

What ethical guidelines apply to collecting publicly available information for security research?▼

Ethical guidelines for collecting publicly available information emphasize legality, privacy protection, verification standards, and responsible disclosure throughout the security research process.

Can I use OSINT techniques for policy provenance checks and risk assessments?▼

Yes, you can use OSINT techniques for policy provenance checks and risk assessments, applying structured collection and verification to analyze public sources across varied scenarios.

When should I not rely on open-source intelligence for public-interest investigations?▼

You should not rely solely on open-source intelligence when verification fails or data handling violates privacy and ethical guidelines, compromising the reproducibility of public-interest investigations.