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sherlock

Automates username searches across400+ public platforms to identify registered accounts.

1|Updated Jun 25, 2026
Search Tags:#investigation#social media#security#reconnaissance#osint#account lookup#username search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL --skill sherlock-signmanal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL --skill sherlock-signmanal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually checking hundreds of social platforms for username registrations is slow and inefficient for OSINT researchers, security analysts, and investigators who need to quickly map a username's full online footprint.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Platform Username Search: Automatically scan 400+ social networks, forums, and public platforms to find accounts linked to a target username.
  • Streamlined Reconnaissance: Cut down hours of manual platform checking to seconds for threat research, identity verification, and investigative workflows.
  • Use Case Example: A security analyst investigating a suspicious actor can use this skill to instantly identify all public accounts associated with a given username across major platforms, consolidating scattered data for faster analysis.

Quick Start

Use the sherlock skill to find all social media accounts registered to 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 search for a username across multiple social media platforms at once?▼

Yes, username reconnaissance supports security analyst workflows by instantly identifying all public accounts associated with a given username across major platforms, consolidating scattered data for faster threat research and analysis.

Do I need the Sherlock CLI tool installed to perform automated account lookups?▼

Cross-platform username search automates checking 400+ social networks and public platforms to find accounts linked to a target username, returning structured match results in seconds for OSINT investigations and identity verification.

Can I use this username search skill for checking username availability across social networks?▼

Yes, username availability checks are supported as the skill scans 400+ public platforms to identify registered accounts linked to a target username, returning structured match results for identity verification and reconnaissance workflows.

What is the best way to find all social media accounts registered to a specific username?▼

Automated cross-platform username search is the best way, instantly scanning 400+ social networks and public platforms to identify all registered accounts linked to a target username and returning structured match results for analysis.

Why does manual username reconnaissance take so long and how can I automate it?▼

Manual username reconnaissance requires checking hundreds of social platforms individually, but automated cross-platform searches scan 400+ networks in seconds to map a username's full online footprint for security analysis.

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