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Sherlock is an OSINT CLI that checks whether a username appears across hundreds of social networks. It can narrow the target sites, accept multiple usernames, and export candidates for follow-up.
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Choose usernames, sites, and output for the investigation
Run sherlock user123 for one name or supply several names. Use --site to limit checks, --print-found to focus the terminal output, and CSV or XLSX output to hand results to another review step.
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Use it for an authorized first-pass OSINT search
We suggest it for checking your own handle or triaging candidates in lawful, authorized research. Record the target, purpose, and check time, then corroborate any result independently.
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A matching username does not establish identity
Results are account candidates, not proof that the same person controls them. The help text also warns that --ignore-exclusions may produce more false positives. The tool sends requests to external services, so review applicable terms, law, and authorization first.
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Official sources
- [1]sherlock-project/sherlock — README(2026-09-12)
Supplemental curator note
Selected as an example of plain-language positioning backed by focused OSINT topics and specialist curation.
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- Python
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GitHub Topics
- osint
- reconnaissance
- linux
- cli
- sherlock
- python3
- redteam
- tools
- information-gathering
- hacktoberfest
- python
- cybersecurity
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- Stars
- 91,376
- Forks
- 10,752
- Watchers
- 1,420
- Open issues
- 108
- Primary language
- Python
- License
- MIT
- Repository last updated
- Sep 12, 2026
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