sherlock

Query 400+ social media platforms to identify username account presence.

2|1|Updated Jul 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli --skill sherlock-heysuhas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli --skill sherlock-heysuhas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires sherlock-project.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the time-consuming challenge of manually searching for a specific username across hundreds of social media platforms to verify identity or conduct research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Broad Reconnaissance: Queries over 400 social networks to identify where a specific username is registered.
  • OSINT Research: Provides a streamlined way to gather public information for security and investigative purposes.
  • Use Case: If you need to verify if a specific handle is taken across major platforms like GitHub, Twitter, and Instagram, this tool automates the entire lookup process in one command.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to search for the username johndoe123 across all available 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 search for a username across multiple social media platforms at once?

Username reconnaissance automates the process of querying over 400 social networks to identify where a specific handle is registered. This replaces the need to manually check each platform for account presence during security research.

Do I need to install the sherlock-project CLI tool to use this Skill?

Yes, this Skill requires the sherlock-project CLI tool to be installed and accessible within your system path. It acts as the underlying engine that performs automated username searches across the supported social media platforms.

What is OSINT username reconnaissance and when do I need it?

OSINT username reconnaissance is the process of gathering public information by querying public-facing profile pages for a specific handle. You need it for security research, identity verification, or checking if a username is taken across major platforms.

Can I use this to verify if a specific handle is available on GitHub, Twitter, and Instagram?

Yes, you can verify if a specific handle is taken across major platforms like GitHub, Twitter, and Instagram. The tool automates the entire lookup process across 400+ networks in one command to identify account presence.

What are the limitations of using automated OSINT tools for social media searches?

This approach relies on querying public-facing profile pages, meaning it only identifies account presence without accessing private data. Results depend on the visibility of the username across the 400+ supported platforms.

What's the best way to locate social media accounts by username for identity verification?

The best way to locate social media accounts by username is using an automated reconnaissance tool that queries 400+ platforms simultaneously. This streamlines OSINT research and identity verification by checking public-facing profile pages in one command.