sherlock

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

Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jacardl/New-Radar --skill sherlock-jacardl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/jacardl/New-Radar/tree/main/backend/frameworks/hermes-agent/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jacardl/New-Radar --skill sherlock-jacardl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Sherlock OSINT Username Search helps locate social media accounts by a given username across 400+ networks, enabling investigators and researchers to validate online presence and footprints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Finds accounts by exact username across platforms
  • Supports OSINT reconnaissance and brand/privacy checks
  • Provides clear, actionable command workflows for quick results

Quick Start

Run sherlock with the target username to obtain a list of matches and save results to a file.

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 using a specific username across multiple platforms?

To find social media accounts by username, you can run a reconnaissance query that checks over 400 networks to identify platform presence and validate online footprints for investigators and researchers.

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

OSINT username reconnaissance is the process of discovering an individual's online presence by searching for a specific username across social networks, needed when verifying digital footprints or performing brand privacy checks.

Do I need the Sherlock CLI installed to search for usernames across social networks?

Yes, you need the Sherlock CLI installed and active network access to query social platforms and successfully identify accounts associated with a target username across 400+ networks.

How do I run an OSINT username search and save the results to a file?

To run an OSINT username search, execute the command with the target username to scan 400+ networks, generating a list of matches that you can save to a file for quick review and actionable results.

Are there limitations when checking username presence across 400+ networks?

Limitations include requiring network access to query social platforms and relying on exact username matches, which may not identify accounts that use variations or different aliases across the 400+ networks.

Can I use this OSINT username search for brand and privacy checks?

Yes, you can use this username search for brand and privacy checks by locating social media accounts associated with a given username across 400+ networks to validate online presence and footprints.