sherlock

Search 400+ social networks for public accounts by username.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cloudliness/Hermes-Autonomous-AI-Agent-Dialed-In-For-Windows-11 --skill sherlock-cloudliness
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/cloudliness/Hermes-Autonomous-AI-Agent-Dialed-In-For-Windows-11/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cloudliness/Hermes-Autonomous-AI-Agent-Dialed-In-For-Windows-11 --skill sherlock-cloudliness

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Broad platform coverage: Search across 400+ networks for a given username.
  • Speed and repeatability: Quickly enumerate accounts with consistent formatting.
  • Use Case: Validate an online presence or perform reconnaissance for research tasks by mapping all discovered profiles to the target username.

Quick Start

Search for the target username across supported networks using Sherlock to enumerate all found accounts.

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?

You can find social media accounts across 400+ networks by querying a specific username. The tool aggregates public profiles linked to that target username, enabling you to map an individual's online presence for research or reconnaissance.

Can I use username search for threat hunting and brand monitoring?

Yes, username search supports threat hunting and brand monitoring by querying 400+ social networks for a target username. It aggregates discovered public profiles to validate online presence and perform reconnaissance for research tasks.

What is the best way to enumerate public profiles across multiple platforms?

The best way to enumerate profiles is using a CLI-based username search tool to query 400+ social networks. It applies network queries to find public accounts associated with a given username and aggregates results into structured output.

Does this username search tool require any specific dependencies or environments?

No specific dependencies or environments are required to run this username search tool. It operates as a standalone CLI-based solution to query 400+ social networks and aggregate public accounts linked to a target username.

What format does the output use when accounts are found across networks?

The output is structured to map all discovered public profiles to the target username. It aggregates results from 400+ queried social networks into a consistent format for OSINT tasks like reconnaissance and verifying online presence.