OSINT
Sherlock
Hunt usernames across hundreds of social sites.
Authorized testing only. Practice on systems you own, isolated labs, or targets with written permission. Unauthorized access is illegal.
When
Username/handle discovery for authorized OSINT cases.
How
Pass username(s); review found URLs; validate manually.
Why
Quick presence mapping across platforms.
Commands & usage
sherlock username
sherlock user1 user2 --csv
Commands are educational examples. Adapt hosts, paths, and rates to your authorized scope.
Tags
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