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sherlock

Locate social-media accounts associated with a username across 400+ networks.

1|1|Updated Apr 26, 2026
Search Tags:#investigation#security#reconnaissance#privacy#social-media#osint#username
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BermudaLocals/hermes-agent-lite --skill sherlock-bermudalocals
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/BermudaLocals/hermes-agent-lite/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BermudaLocals/hermes-agent-lite --skill sherlock-bermudalocals

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Locate social-media accounts associated with a username across multiple networks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OSINT username search across 400+ networks to map online presence.
  • Username availability checks to see where a handle exists or is free.
  • Reconnaissance context for investigators or brand monitoring to assemble cross-platform presence.

Quick Start

Search for a specific username across supported networks using Sherlock.

Frequently Asked Questions about sherlock

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find social media accounts associated with a specific username?▼

To find social-media accounts, you search a username across 400+ networks to map online presence. The process returns found account URLs, making it useful for OSINT investigations, username availability checks, and cross-platform reconnaissance.

Do I need the Sherlock CLI installed to perform a cross-platform username search?▼

Yes, you need the Sherlock CLI installed and network access to perform a cross-platform username search. The Skill executes the default search flow via sherlock --print-found --no-color with a 90-second timeout to locate accounts.

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

The best way to check username availability across multiple social networks is running a cross-platform footprint mapping search. It scans 400+ supported networks and outputs found account URLs, revealing exactly where a handle exists or is free.

Can I use this OSINT investigation tool for brand monitoring?▼

Yes, you can use this OSINT username search for brand monitoring and reconnaissance context. Investigators can assemble a cross-platform presence by mapping found account URLs across 400+ networks to track where a brand's handle appears.

Are there limitations when mapping an online footprint across 400+ networks?▼

Limitations when mapping an online footprint include depending on network access and a 90-second timeout per search. The search only outputs found account URLs for exact username matches across the supported 400+ networks.

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