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sherlock

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

2|Updated Jun 8, 2026
Search Tags:#social media#security#reconnaissance#osint#username search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vikrant-project/devil-agent-ai-platform --skill sherlock-vikrant-project
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/vikrant-project/devil-agent-ai-platform/tree/main/agent_core/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vikrant-project/devil-agent-ai-platform --skill sherlock-vikrant-project

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 a vast array of platforms, aiding in OSINT and reconnaissance research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Social Media Search: Identifies accounts on over 400 social networks.
  • OSINT and Reconnaissance: Supports legitimate OSINT research and reconnaissance activities.
  • Use Case: A user wants to trace a person's online presence by searching for a specific username across multiple social media platforms.

Quick Start

Use the sherlock skill to search for 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 by username for OSINT research?▼

To find social media accounts by username for OSINT research, you can use this Skill to search a specific target username across over 400 different social media platforms and identify associated profiles.

What is username reconnaissance across multiple social media platforms?▼

Username reconnaissance is the process of tracing a person's online presence by querying a single username across multiple social networks to uncover registered accounts and profile activity.

Do I need Docker or a CLI to execute username search reconnaissance?▼

Yes, you need either the Sherlock CLI or Docker installed in your environment to execute the username search reconnaissance and identify accounts across various platforms.

Can I trace a person's online presence across 400 social networks at once?▼

Yes, you can trace a person's online presence by running a comprehensive search for a specific username, which checks over 400 social networks to identify matching registered accounts.

What is the best way to search for a target username across social media?▼

The best way to search for a target username is using an automated reconnaissance tool that queries over 400 platforms simultaneously, significantly speeding up OSINT investigations compared to manual checks.

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