sherlock

Identify and aggregate social media profiles by username across 400+ networks.

Updated May 3, 2026

Search Tags:#reconnaissance #privacy #social-media #osint #sherlock #username

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Yangel-hide/video-production-planner-agent --skill sherlock-yangel-hide

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/Yangel-hide/video-production-planner-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yangel-hide/video-production-planner-agent --skill sherlock-yangel-hide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OSINT practitioners and researchers need to map a single username to all profiles across multiple platforms, enabling rapid cross-network discovery and verification.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cross-network username mapping: locate profiles on dozens of platforms from a single input.
OSINT investigations & brand monitoring: gather presence data for security, due-diligence, and reputation contexts.
Use Case: discover a target's social footprint for investigative reporting or competitive intel.

Quick Start

Provide the target username and run sherlock with the default flags to fetch matches.

Frequently Asked Questions about sherlock

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find a username across multiple social networks at once?▼

To find a username across social networks, you provide the target username and run a search that aggregates matching profiles from over 400 platforms into a single list of results.

Can I use username searches for OSINT investigations and brand monitoring?▼

Yes, username searches support OSINT investigations and brand monitoring by mapping a single alias to all discovered profiles, enabling rapid cross-network presence verification and data gathering.

What is the best way to map a target's social footprint for due diligence?▼

The best way to map a target's social footprint is running a cross-network username search that automatically checks hundreds of platforms and presents confirmed profile matches for due diligence.

How does cross-network username discovery actually work?▼

Cross-network username discovery works by taking a provided username, forming a default search command, executing it across 400+ social networks, and presenting the aggregated profile matches succinctly.

Do I need any extra tools installed to search for profiles across 400+ platforms?▼

You do not need to manually install extra tools; the workflow ensures the required command-line interface is installed automatically before forming and executing the search across 400+ platforms.

Are there limitations when verifying usernames on social media?▼

A limitation when verifying usernames is that it relies on exact alias matches across platforms, meaning targets using different usernames or privacy settings may not appear in the aggregated results.