sherlock

Name: sherlock
Availability: InStock
Author: Quill-Agent

Identify social media accounts for a username across over 400 platforms.

3|1|Updated May 19, 2026

Search Tags:#social media #osint #username search #social reconnaissance #osint tool

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Quill-Agent/Quill-Agent --skill sherlock-quill-agent

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/Quill-Agent/Quill-Agent/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Quill-Agent/Quill-Agent --skill sherlock-quill-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires sherlock-project, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users find social media accounts associated with specific usernames, simplifying OSINT and username availability checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-Platform Search: Identifies accounts across a vast array of social networks.
OSINT Research: Supports reconnaissance and verification tasks.
Username Availability: Checks if a username is registered on various platforms.
Use Case: If you need to locate an individual's social media presence across different platforms, Sherlock can scan multiple networks to provide comprehensive results.

Quick Start

Use the sherlock skill to search for the username 'johndoe123' on social media.

Frequently Asked Questions about sherlock

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I search for a username across multiple social media platforms at once?▼

Username search across multiple platforms is done by querying over 400 social networks to identify registered accounts associated with a specific username. This simplifies OSINT research and username availability checks.

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

OSINT social media reconnaissance is the process of locating an individual's digital presence by scanning networks for a specific username. You need it when verifying if a username is registered or gathering comprehensive social account data.

How do I check if a specific username is available on different social networks?▼

Checking username availability involves scanning over 400 social platforms to see if a target username is already registered. This identifies existing accounts associated with the username across various networks.

Can I use this to find someone's social media accounts if I only know their username?▼

Finding social media accounts with only a username is possible by querying over 400 platforms to extract user account information. It scans multiple networks to provide comprehensive results for OSINT research.

Do I need the Sherlock CLI tool to perform social media username searches?▼

The Sherlock CLI tool is required to perform social media username searches. It queries social media databases and extracts user account information across more than 400 platforms for reconnaissance tasks.

What are the limitations of using a username search tool for social media reconnaissance?▼

Limitations of username search tools include relying solely on exact username matches across supported platforms, meaning variations in usernames will not be found. It is designed strictly for identifying accounts linked to a single query.