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sherlock

Search a username across 400+ platforms and output matching account links.

1|Updated May 16, 2026

Search Tags:#osint #link discovery #account enumeration #username search #social reconnaissance #sherlock cli #recon tools

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/devMoez/titan --skill sherlock-devmoez

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/devMoez/titan/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/devMoez/titan --skill sherlock-devmoez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you discover which social media or web platforms a given username is registered on, reducing the time needed for manual OSINT lookups.

Core Features & Use Cases

Username-to-account enumeration (400+ networks): Searches for a username across many platforms using the Sherlock Project.
Result presentation and organization: Surfaces found accounts as links and summarizes matches.
Operational controls for common constraints: Supports options like NSFW inclusion and routing through Tor when requested.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to run Sherlock on username alice to return all matches 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 social media accounts associated with a specific username across multiple platforms?▼

Social media account enumeration discovers cross-site presence for a specific username across 400+ platforms. It uses the Sherlock CLI to scan networks and returns formatted links to any matching accounts found.

Can I route username search traffic through Tor for anonymous OSINT investigations?▼

Yes, username searches can be routed through Tor for anonymous OSINT investigations. The standard search command includes operational controls that support routing network traffic through Tor when requested by the user.

What is the best way to check if a username is available or already registered on social networks?▼

Username availability checks use the Sherlock CLI to query 400+ social networks simultaneously. The tool parses responses and surfaces found accounts as links, summarizing where the username is already registered.

Do I need the Sherlock CLI installed to perform cross-site link discovery?▼

Yes, cross-site link discovery requires the Sherlock CLI or an equivalent Docker image. The tool needs network access to execute the standard search command and parse the discovered links across supported platforms.

Does social reconnaissance include NSFW platforms in the account search results?▼

Social reconnaissance supports NSFW inclusion as an optional operational control. Users can request the search to include adult platforms when enumerating accounts across the 400+ supported networks.