sherlock

Name: sherlock
Availability: InStock
Author: entrovyx

Enumerate registered usernames across hundreds of social media platforms.

3|1|Updated Jul 2, 2026

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

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/EntroVyx/hermes-agent-offsec --skill sherlock-entrovyx

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

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 platforms to determine if a specific username is registered or active.

Core Features & Use Cases

Broad OSINT Reconnaissance: Queries over 400 social networks, forums, and professional sites simultaneously.
Availability Verification: Quickly confirms if a handle is taken or available for branding or research purposes.
Use Case: During a security assessment or background investigation, use this skill to map a target's digital footprint by identifying all associated social media accounts linked to a single username.

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.

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How do I find social media accounts linked to a specific username across multiple platforms?▼

Username enumeration automates OSINT reconnaissance by querying over 400 social networks simultaneously to identify registered accounts. This skill uses the sherlock-project CLI tool to execute network queries and parse platform responses for a specific handle.

Can I check if a username is available or already taken on social media for branding purposes?▼

Username availability verification is achieved by querying over 400 social networks, forums, and professional sites simultaneously. This skill parses platform responses to quickly confirm if a specific handle is already registered or available.

How does OSINT username reconnaissance work for mapping a digital footprint?▼

OSINT username reconnaissance works by automating network queries across hundreds of platforms and parsing responses to identify registered accounts. This maps a target's digital footprint by linking multiple active social media accounts to a single username.

Do I need the sherlock-project CLI tool to perform automated username enumeration?▼

The sherlock-project CLI tool is required to perform automated username enumeration. This dependency is necessary to execute the network queries and parse platform responses across the 400+ supported social networking sites.

What are the limitations of using automated username enumeration for security assessments?▼

Automated username enumeration relies on parsing platform responses, which may yield false positives if sites return ambiguous data. Limitations include dependency on the sherlock-project CLI and potential network query restrictions across the 400+ targeted platforms.

What is the best way to scan over 400 social networks for a single handle?▼

The best way to scan 400+ social networks for a single handle is using automated OSINT username enumeration. This approach simultaneously queries social media, forums, and professional sites to map a target's digital footprint.