sherlock

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

Updated Apr 16, 2026

Search Tags:#reconnaissance #social-media #osint #sherlock #username

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npx skills add https://github.com/jacardl/New-Radar --skill sherlock-jacardl

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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.