sherlock

Identify social media accounts for a username across 400+ platforms.

Updated Jun 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cxnaive/hermes-agent-llbot --skill sherlock-cxnaive
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/cxnaive/hermes-agent-llbot/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cxnaive/hermes-agent-llbot --skill sherlock-cxnaive

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires sherlock-project.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the manual, time-consuming process of checking individual social media sites to determine if a specific username is registered or available.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Broad Reconnaissance: Queries over 400 social networks, forums, and professional platforms simultaneously.
  • OSINT Support: Provides a centralized way to verify digital footprints for research or security auditing.
  • Use Case: If you are investigating a potential identity or checking the availability of a brand handle, this tool provides a comprehensive list of registered accounts in seconds.

Quick Start

Use the sherlock skill to search for the username johndoe123 across all supported social media platforms.

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 across multiple platforms?

Username reconnaissance across 400+ platforms is performed by querying social networks, forums, and professional sites simultaneously to identify registered accounts and verify digital footprints for OSINT research.

Do I need the sherlock-project CLI tool to search for usernames across social media platforms?

Yes, the sherlock-project CLI tool is required to execute network queries and parse platform responses when locating usernames across more than 400 online platforms for security auditing.

What is the best way to check username availability across 400+ social networks?

Simultaneous username availability verification queries over 400 social networks, forums, and professional platforms at once, eliminating manual checks and returning a comprehensive list of registered accounts in seconds.

Can I use this for open-source intelligence gathering and identity investigation?

Yes, open-source intelligence gathering is supported by providing a centralized way to verify digital footprints, facilitating security research and potential identity investigation across 400+ online platforms.

How does broad reconnaissance handle querying social media sites simultaneously?

Broad reconnaissance queries over 400 social networks, forums, and professional platforms simultaneously, parsing platform responses to identify where a specific username is registered or available.

Are there limitations when checking username availability across 400+ platforms?

Username availability verification is limited by the requirement of the sherlock-project CLI tool and depends on network queries and platform responses to accurately identify registered accounts across the 400+ supported sites.