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sherlock

Query 400+ networks to locate social media accounts for a username.

Updated May 4, 2026
Search Tags:#reconnaissance#privacy#social-media#osint#sherlock#username#brand-monitoring
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill sherlock-plaidmustache
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill sherlock-plaidmustache

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Sherlock OSINT tool helps locate social media accounts associated with a given username by querying multiple networks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Sherlock scans 400+ sites to locate accounts by username.
  • Useful for OSINT investigations, brand monitoring, and account verification.
  • Use Case: Gather all profiles for a username across platforms and save links for reporting.

Quick Start

Run sherlock with a target username to locate all matching accounts across networks.

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 associated with a specific username?▼

To find social media accounts for a username, you can use an OSINT tool like Sherlock that queries 400+ social networks to locate matching profiles based on the target username.

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

OSINT username reconnaissance is the process of querying multiple public social networks to locate profiles associated with a target username. You need it for brand monitoring, account verification, and digital footprint investigations.

Can I use Sherlock for brand monitoring across multiple social networks?▼

Yes, you can use Sherlock for brand monitoring by querying a target brand username across 400+ social networks to identify all matching public profiles and save the links for reporting.

Do I need network access and Sherlock CLI installed to locate social media profiles?▼

Yes, you need active network access and the Sherlock CLI installed to run online queries against Sherlock project sources and identify matching social media accounts across networks.

What's the best way to gather all social media profiles for a username?▼

The best way to gather social media profiles for a username is to run an OSINT scanning tool like Sherlock, which queries 400+ sites and compiles a list of matching account links for reporting.

Are there limitations when scanning 400+ social networks for a username?▼

Limitations of scanning social networks for a username include requiring active network access and the Sherlock CLI, as online queries depend on the availability and structure of each external social network source.

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