PrivateInvestigator

Locate and verify a person using publicly available information.

1|Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/verrio1/vaughn-pai --skill privateinvestigator-verrio1
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Skill: PrivateInvestigator
Source: https://github.com/verrio1/vaughn-pai/tree/main/skills/PrivateInvestigator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/verrio1/vaughn-pai --skill privateinvestigator-verrio1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you locate and verify information about a person using only public and legally accessible data, reducing guesswork and manual researching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Direct People-Finding: Find or reconnect with someone using name, location, and context.
  • Public Records & Verification: Cross-reference public records, social profiles, and reverse lookups to confirm identity.
  • Comprehensive Investigation Reports: Generate a structured report with a confidence score and sources.

Quick Start

Begin by describing the person you want to locate and specify any known details (name, city, employer) to initiate the FindPerson workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about PrivateInvestigator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find someone online using only public data?

A public-data people search locates individuals by cross-referencing public records, social media, and reverse lookups without accessing private data. It coordinates parallel research across multiple agents to produce a confidence-scored profile with cited sources.

Can I run a background check using just a name and city?

Yes, a background check can start with just a name and city. The investigation cross-references public records, professional networks, and social profiles to yield a structured report with a confidence score and source citations.

How does identity verification work with public records and social profiles?

Identity verification cross-references publicly available data across social media, professional networks, and reverse lookups. Multiple research agents coordinate to validate the information and produce a confidence-scored profile.

What is the best way to investigate someone without accessing private data?

An ethical public-data people search restricts research to legally accessible public records and social profiles. It coordinates multiple agents to reduce blind searching and risky forays into private data.

Are there limitations to people search when only using public information?

Yes, people search using only public information is limited to legally accessible records and social profiles, avoiding private data. Confidence scores reflect the availability and verification of these public sources in the final report.

Do I need specialized tools to perform a reverse lookup and generate an investigation report?

No specialized external tools are needed to perform a reverse lookup or generate an investigation report. The skill operates independently using coordinated research agents to compile public data into a structured profile with confidence scoring.