Sherlock

Username OSINTSocial Media Intelligence

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Sherlock is a Python CLI tool that checks a target username against its supported public sites. A reported match is an investigative lead, not proof that accounts belong to the same person, and false positives should be verified independently.

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Features

✓Search 400+ platforms
✓Concurrent requests
✓JSON/CSV export
✓Tor support
✓Custom site lists

Limitations

✗CLI only
✗False positives possible
✗Some sites block automated checks

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Tool Details

Interface CLI

Pricing Free

Skill Level Beginner

Open Source Yes ✓

Maintenance Reported active

Reported Update 2024-12

Platforms

🪟 windows🐧 linux🍎 macos🐉 kali

Sherlock

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