PrivateInvestigator

Identifies people using public data sources with multi-source validation and verification.

4|1|Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pynbj1001/alpha-sense --skill privateinvestigator-pynbj1001
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Skill: PrivateInvestigator
Source: https://github.com/pynbj1001/alpha-sense/tree/main/.pai_runtime/.claude/skills/PrivateInvestigator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pynbj1001/alpha-sense --skill privateinvestigator-pynbj1001

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The PrivateInvestigator skill helps ethically locate and verify information about people using publicly available data, enabling legitimate recon, reconnects, and background checks while respecting privacy boundaries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Public data-driven people search: locate individuals using name, location, and context across multiple sources (social media, public records, search aggregators).
  • Comprehensive verification workflows: timeline consistency, family/network validation, and cross-source corroboration.
  • Ethical & compliant operations: emphasizes legality and consent considerations, with safety guardrails.

Quick Start

Provide the subject's name and context, then initiate the FindPerson workflow to begin a parallel, ethics-first investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions about PrivateInvestigator

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

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How do I locate a person using public records and social media?

Locating a person using public records and social media involves querying multiple public data sources simultaneously. The system searches social media, public records, and aggregators to identify individuals based on name, location, and context while maintaining ethical boundaries.

What is the best way to perform a background check using public data?

Performing a background check using public data requires a structured verification workflow. This process includes multi-source validation, timeline consistency checks, and cross-source corroboration to verify identity and document findings ethically.

Can I find missing persons or reconnect with old contacts using public data aggregators?

You can find missing persons or reconnect with old contacts using public data aggregators. The system employs an ethics-first investigation workflow to locate individuals for legitimate purposes using publicly available information.

How does cross-source corroboration work for identity verification?

Cross-source corroboration for identity verification works by matching a subject's details across multiple independent public data sources. It validates timeline consistency and network associations to confirm the correct individual match.

Are there ethical or legal limitations when searching for people online?

There are ethical and legal limitations when searching for people online. The system enforces safety guardrails that emphasize legality and consent considerations, restricting operations to publicly available data for legitimate purposes only.

Do I need specialized tools to verify someone's identity across public records?

You do not need specialized external tools to verify someone's identity across public records. The system provides a comprehensive workflow handling multi-source validation, timeline consistency checks, and final identity verification with documented outputs.