Sherlock

Search 400+ social networks for accounts matching a given username via Sherlock CLI.

577|62|Updated May 15, 2026

Search Tags:#investigation #reconnaissance #privacy #osint #username #social-networks

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/agentic-in/elephant-agent --skill sherlock-agentic-in

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Skill: Sherlock
Source: https://github.com/agentic-in/elephant-agent/tree/main/packages/skills/builtin_packages/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agentic-in/elephant-agent --skill sherlock-agentic-in

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OSINT username search across 400+ social networks. Hunt down social media accounts by username.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cross-platform username discovery: search 400+ networks to locate accounts tied to a username.
Quick reconnaissance: check consistency of a username across platforms for brand or persona verification.
Use Case: Example: You want to see where the username 'johndoe' appears online to assess digital footprint.

Quick Start

Run a Sherlock search to locate all public accounts for the username you provide.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherlock

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

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How do I find usernames across social networks for OSINT investigations?▼

Cross-platform username discovery checks 400+ social networks to locate public accounts tied to a specific username, providing clickable links to verify digital footprints across platforms.

Can I check username consistency across multiple platforms for brand verification?▼

Yes, you can check username consistency across multiple platforms for brand verification by running a quick reconnaissance search that hunts down social media accounts by username across 400+ networks to verify persona consistency.

What do I need to run a Sherlock search for social media accounts?▼

To run a Sherlock search for social media accounts, you need Sherlock installed via pipx or Docker, network access, and a target username to interpret output and present clickable links across 400+ networks.

What is the best way to locate public social media accounts by username?▼

The best way to locate public social media accounts by username is using an OSINT username search tool that hunts down accounts across 400+ social networks and interprets output to present clickable links for digital footprint assessment.

Does username footprint search work for background research on a specific person?▼

Yes, username footprint search works for background research by verifying where a specific username appears online across 400+ social networks, allowing you to check consistency and locate public accounts for reconnaissance.