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sherlock

Identify public social profiles for a username across hundreds of platforms.

1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#reconnaissance#profiles#social-media#osint#sherlock#username
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nelohenriq/hermes-agent-plus --skill sherlock-nelohenriq
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/nelohenriq/hermes-agent-plus/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nelohenriq/hermes-agent-plus --skill sherlock-nelohenriq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identify all public social profiles associated with a given username across hundreds of platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OSINT username discovery: search for a single username across 400+ social networks to map online footprints.
  • Brand and persona checks: verify where a handle is active across platforms for monitoring or brand protection.
  • Consolidated results: returns a list of found profile URLs suitable for quick review and reporting.

Quick Start

Run a Sherlock search for the target username using the default flags.

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 using a specific username across multiple platforms?▼

OSINT username discovery maps an individual's online footprint by checking a single username across 400+ social networks, returning a list of found public profile URLs suitable for quick review and background research.

Can I use username reconnaissance for brand monitoring and persona checks?▼

Yes, username reconnaissance verifies where a specific handle is active across hundreds of platforms, consolidating found profile URLs to support brand protection, persona checks, and personal reputation management.

Do I need to install the Sherlock CLI to search for social accounts by username?▼

Yes, finding social accounts by username requires the Sherlock CLI installed and active network access to query hundreds of platforms and parse found profile URLs into a concise report.

What is the best way to map an online footprint for OSINT investigations?▼

Mapping an online footprint for OSINT investigations involves searching a single username across 400+ social networks, consolidating discovered public profile URLs into a concise report for background research.

Does username searching across hundreds of platforms require any special components?▼

Username searching across hundreds of platforms requires no special components but does need the Sherlock CLI installed and network access to query social networks and return consolidated profile URLs.

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