OSINT

Consolidate public-source intelligence on people, companies, and domains for authorized investigations.

1|Updated Jun 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/starlink-awaken/pai-universal --skill osint-starlink-awaken
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: OSINT
Source: https://github.com/starlink-awaken/pai-universal/tree/main/templates/packs/Investigation/src/OSINT
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/starlink-awaken/pai-universal --skill osint-starlink-awaken

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a framework for authorized open-source intelligence gathering, guiding researchers to plan, execute, and synthesize public-source information while maintaining ethical boundaries and documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow-driven OSINT: Supports people lookup, company intel, investment due diligence, entity/threat intel, domain reconnaissance, and organization research using public sources.
  • Ethical Governance: Enforces authorization checks, legal compliance, and source verification with documented methodologies.
  • Use Case: Conduct a sanctioned background check on a target company using multiple public registries, news sources, and technical footprints to produce a defensible risk assessment.

Quick Start

Invoke the OSINT workflow for a target with explicit authorization to start structured OSINT investigations.

Frequently Asked Questions about OSINT

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

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How do I conduct open-source intelligence gathering for due diligence and background checks?

Structured open-source intelligence workflows identify and consolidate publicly accessible information across people, companies, and domains, applying multi-source verification and ethical guardrails to produce defensible risk assessments.

What is structured OSINT investigation and when do I need it for threat intelligence?

Structured OSINT investigation is a governed process that consolidates publicly accessible intelligence for authorized research. You need it for threat intelligence to ensure multi-source verification and maintain documented methodologies for defensible findings.

How do I verify public sources during an authorized background check?

Public sources are verified during a background check by integrating multiple public registries, news sources, and technical footprints within a structured pipeline, enforcing authorization checks and source validation to synthesize defensible intelligence.

Can I use this workflow for domain reconnaissance and organization research?

Yes, the workflow supports domain reconnaissance and organization research by performing domain-first discovery and consolidating public technical footprints into structured investigation pipelines with enforced ethical governance.

What are the ethical guardrails for open-source intelligence investigations?

Ethical guardrails for open-source intelligence investigations enforce explicit authorization checks, legal compliance, and source verification, ensuring that all public data gathering for due diligence or threat intelligence remains defensible and documented.

Do I need explicit authorization to start an OSINT workflow?

Yes, explicit authorization is required to start an OSINT workflow. The framework enforces authorization checks and legal compliance upfront, ensuring that all public-source information gathering for people, companies, or domains is sanctioned.