sherlock

Locate and validate social media profiles for a username across 400+ networks.

Updated May 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent --skill sherlock-alvarobiano
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherlock
Source: https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/security/sherlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent --skill sherlock-alvarobiano

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables investigators and researchers to locate and verify social media accounts associated with a given username across hundreds of platforms, saving time and reducing manual search effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OSINT username search across 400+ social networks using the Sherlock Project.
  • Validate username availability and digital footprint across platforms for security, due diligence, or brand monitoring.
  • Useful for incident response, account recovery, or competitive research.

Quick Start

Run sherlock with the target username to retrieve all matching social profiles.

Frequently Asked Questions about sherlock

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find social media accounts for a specific username across multiple platforms?▼

Username footprint mapping locates and validates social media accounts for a given username across 400+ networks. It queries supported platforms and outputs a list of matching profiles, useful for OSINT investigations, due diligence, and brand monitoring.

Can I use this for OSINT reconnaissance and brand monitoring?▼

Yes, OSINT reconnaissance and brand monitoring are core use cases. Searching a username across hundreds of social networks enables rapid digital footprint validation for security research, incident response, account recovery, and competitive research.

Do I need Sherlock CLI installed to search usernames across social networks?▼

Yes, Sherlock CLI installation is required. The skill depends on the Sherlock Project command line interface and network access to query platforms, accepting a single username as input to retrieve matching social profiles.

What's the best way to validate username availability across social networks?▼

Running a rapid username search across 400+ networks is the best way to validate availability and digital footprint. It accepts one username as input and outputs a list of matching profiles across supported networks.

Are there limitations when locating social media profiles across hundreds of networks?▼

Limitations include requiring network access to query platforms and accepting only a single username as input per search. Results depend on each platform's response and the Sherlock Project's supported network list.

Does username reconnaissance work for account recovery and incident response?▼

Yes, username reconnaissance supports account recovery and incident response by rapidly locating and verifying social media accounts associated with a target username across multiple networks, reducing manual search effort.