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sherlock

Identify social media profiles across 400+ platforms by username.

4|Updated Apr 19, 2026
Search Tags:#social media#security#reconnaissance#osint#username search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ragnarokhaa/hermes --skill sherlock-ragnarokhaa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/ragnarokhaa/hermes/tree/main/hermes-cerul-tech-news-package/hermes-cerul-tech-news-package/hermes-agent/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ragnarokhaa/hermes --skill sherlock-ragnarokhaa

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 a specific username across numerous platforms, simplifying OSINT and reconnaissance research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Platform Search: Locate social media accounts across 400+ platforms by username.
  • OSINT and Reconnaissance: Conduct thorough research on individuals by uncovering their social media presence.
  • Use Case: If a user wants to verify the online presence of someone with a particular username, Sherlock can efficiently search across multiple platforms.

Quick Start

Use the sherlock skill to search for social media accounts associated with the username 'target_username'.

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 across multiple platforms?▼

To find social media accounts for a username, you can use the Sherlock CLI to automatically search and identify profiles across over 400 platforms, simplifying OSINT and reconnaissance research.

What is OSINT reconnaissance and how does username search work?▼

OSINT reconnaissance uses public data sources to gather information. A username search tool like Sherlock queries over 400 social media platforms simultaneously to uncover profiles linked to that specific username.

Do I need Docker or the Sherlock CLI installed to perform cross-platform username searches?▼

Yes, performing cross-platform username searches requires internet access along with either the Sherlock CLI installed or a Docker container setup to execute the reconnaissance operations.

Can I verify someone's online presence across 400+ social media platforms at once?▼

Yes, you can verify an individual's online presence by running a cross-platform search with Sherlock, which scans over 400 social media sites to locate accounts matching your target username.

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

Username search limitations include dependency on exact username matches across platforms. It cannot find accounts with different usernames and requires internet access plus the Sherlock CLI to operate.

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