sherlock

Search 400+ social networks for a username and output found accounts.

Updated May 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jason660519/Project-Manager --skill sherlock-jason660519
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/jason660519/Project-Manager/tree/main/hermes-agent/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jason660519/Project-Manager --skill sherlock-jason660519

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OSINT specialists need a fast and reliable way to discover social media accounts tied to a username across a broad spectrum of platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Wide platform coverage: searches across 400+ social networks for a given username.
  • Easy results parsing: outputs found accounts in a simple, parse-friendly format.
  • Versatile use cases: OSINT investigations, threat intel, brand/privacy checks.

Quick Start

Install Sherlock if needed, then run sherlock with the target username to list found accounts.

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 profiles tied to a specific username?

To find social media profiles, you run a username search across multiple networks. This checks over 400 social platforms and outputs a list of found accounts in a simple, parse-friendly format for OSINT investigations.

Can I use this for OSINT reconnaissance across 400+ social networks?

Yes, you can use it for OSINT reconnaissance across 400+ social networks. It enforces a CLI-driven workflow that checks installation, executes the search by username, and formats the discovered social media results for presentation.

What is the best way to verify where a target username appears online?

The best way to verify where a username appears is running a broad reconnaissance sweep. It locates online social profiles by username across multiple networks, making it ideal for threat intel and brand or privacy checks.

How do I get started searching for usernames across social platforms?

To get started, install the search tool if it is not already present, then execute it with the target username. The CLI-driven workflow automatically checks the installation and lists all found social media accounts.

Do I need any dependencies to run a username search for social accounts?

No external dependencies are required to run the username search. The CLI-driven workflow automatically verifies if the tool is installed on your system and handles the installation before executing the cross-platform profile search.

What output format should I expect when locating online social profiles?

When locating online social profiles, the output is delivered in a simple, parse-friendly format. This allows OSINT specialists to easily extract and process the discovered accounts from the 400+ searched social networks.