OSINT

Consolidate public-source intelligence on people, companies, and domains for authorized investigations.

1|Updated Jun 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/starlink-awaken/pai-universal --skill osint-starlink-awaken
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: OSINT
Source: https://github.com/starlink-awaken/pai-universal/tree/main/templates/packs/Investigation/src/OSINT
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/starlink-awaken/pai-universal --skill osint-starlink-awaken

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a framework for authorized open-source intelligence gathering, guiding researchers to plan, execute, and synthesize public-source information while maintaining ethical boundaries and documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow-driven OSINT: Supports people lookup, company intel, investment due diligence, entity/threat intel, domain reconnaissance, and organization research using public sources.
  • Ethical Governance: Enforces authorization checks, legal compliance, and source verification with documented methodologies.
  • Use Case: Conduct a sanctioned background check on a target company using multiple public registries, news sources, and technical footprints to produce a defensible risk assessment.

Quick Start

Invoke the OSINT workflow for a target with explicit authorization to start structured OSINT investigations.

Frequently Asked Questions about OSINT

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

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How do I conduct open-source intelligence gathering for due diligence and background checks?▼

Structured open-source intelligence workflows identify and consolidate publicly accessible information across people, companies, and domains, applying multi-source verification and ethical guardrails to produce defensible risk assessments.

What is structured OSINT investigation and when do I need it for threat intelligence?▼

Structured OSINT investigation is a governed process that consolidates publicly accessible intelligence for authorized research. You need it for threat intelligence to ensure multi-source verification and maintain documented methodologies for defensible findings.

How do I verify public sources during an authorized background check?▼

Public sources are verified during a background check by integrating multiple public registries, news sources, and technical footprints within a structured pipeline, enforcing authorization checks and source validation to synthesize defensible intelligence.

Can I use this workflow for domain reconnaissance and organization research?▼

Yes, the workflow supports domain reconnaissance and organization research by performing domain-first discovery and consolidating public technical footprints into structured investigation pipelines with enforced ethical governance.

What are the ethical guardrails for open-source intelligence investigations?▼

Ethical guardrails for open-source intelligence investigations enforce explicit authorization checks, legal compliance, and source verification, ensuring that all public data gathering for due diligence or threat intelligence remains defensible and documented.

Do I need explicit authorization to start an OSINT workflow?▼

Yes, explicit authorization is required to start an OSINT workflow. The framework enforces authorization checks and legal compliance upfront, ensuring that all public-source information gathering for people, companies, or domains is sanctioned.