sherlock

Name: sherlock
Availability: InStock
Author: alvarobiano

Locate and validate social media profiles for a username across 400+ networks.

Updated May 2, 2026

Search Tags:#investigation #security #reconnaissance #social-media #osint #username #brand-monitoring

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent --skill sherlock-alvarobiano

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Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent --skill sherlock-alvarobiano

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables investigators and researchers to locate and verify social media accounts associated with a given username across hundreds of platforms, saving time and reducing manual search effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

OSINT username search across 400+ social networks using the Sherlock Project.
Validate username availability and digital footprint across platforms for security, due diligence, or brand monitoring.
Useful for incident response, account recovery, or competitive research.

Quick Start

Run sherlock with the target username to retrieve all matching social profiles.

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 social media accounts for a specific username across multiple platforms?▼

Username footprint mapping locates and validates social media accounts for a given username across 400+ networks. It queries supported platforms and outputs a list of matching profiles, useful for OSINT investigations, due diligence, and brand monitoring.

Can I use this for OSINT reconnaissance and brand monitoring?▼

Yes, OSINT reconnaissance and brand monitoring are core use cases. Searching a username across hundreds of social networks enables rapid digital footprint validation for security research, incident response, account recovery, and competitive research.

Do I need Sherlock CLI installed to search usernames across social networks?▼

Yes, Sherlock CLI installation is required. The skill depends on the Sherlock Project command line interface and network access to query platforms, accepting a single username as input to retrieve matching social profiles.

What's the best way to validate username availability across social networks?▼

Running a rapid username search across 400+ networks is the best way to validate availability and digital footprint. It accepts one username as input and outputs a list of matching profiles across supported networks.

Are there limitations when locating social media profiles across hundreds of networks?▼

Limitations include requiring network access to query platforms and accepting only a single username as input per search. Results depend on each platform's response and the Sherlock Project's supported network list.

Does username reconnaissance work for account recovery and incident response?▼

Yes, username reconnaissance supports account recovery and incident response by rapidly locating and verifying social media accounts associated with a target username across multiple networks, reducing manual search effort.