sherlock

Search 400+ social networks for a username using Sherlock CLI.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AissenLiu/EasyHermes --skill sherlock-aissenliu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/AissenLiu/EasyHermes/tree/main/hermes-agent/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AissenLiu/EasyHermes --skill sherlock-aissenliu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OSINT practitioners need to quickly locate online footprints associated with a specific username across numerous platforms, saving time and reducing manual searching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Wide platform sweep: searches 400+ social networks for a given username to reveal profiles.
  • Cross-platform verification: quickly confirm consistent user identity across sites to support attribution.
  • Use Case: An OSINT analyst maps a target's online presence by matching a username across popular platforms.

Quick Start

Run Sherlock to search for the specified username across supported networks.

Frequently Asked Questions about sherlock

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find usernames across social networks for an OSINT investigation?

You can find usernames across social networks by running a wide platform sweep that searches over 400 sites for a given username, revealing associated profiles to support investigations and threat research attribution.

Do I need Sherlock CLI installed to search for online accounts?

Yes, you need the Sherlock CLI installed to search for online accounts, requiring installation via pip or pipx along with network access, while also supporting local execution or Docker as an alternative environment.

Can I use this username search for brand monitoring and threat research?

You can use this username search for brand monitoring and threat research by applying the wide platform sweep to quickly confirm consistent user identity across sites, revealing profiles associated with a specific username across hundreds of platforms.

What is the best way to verify a target's identity across multiple social media platforms?

The best way to verify a target's identity across multiple social media platforms is cross-platform verification, which searches 400+ social networks for a given username to quickly confirm consistent user identity and support attribution.

Does this social network reconnaissance tool work without external dependencies?

No, this social network reconnaissance tool requires network access to function and depends on the Sherlock CLI installed via pipx or pip, though it does support local execution and Docker as an alternative.