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Sherlock

Find usernames across social networks with a single search.

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What's next with Sherlock?

Choose how you want to get started.

Use it free

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Self-host it

Run the open-source version on your own infrastructure.

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What is Sherlock?

Sherlock is a free social media username lookup used by professionals and enthusiasts.

How it works

How Sherlock works — see the article below for details on this osint tools tool.

How to use it

  1. 1Open the Sherlock tool, enter your input, and get your result instantly.

What it can do

  • social media username lookup

Use cases

Assumptions and limitations

Assumptions

  • source: https://github.com/sherlock-project/sherlock
  • license: MIT — free to use
  • privacy: Self-hosted — you control your data

Limitations

  • Dual-use tool — use only with explicit authorization on systems you own or have permission to test.
  • Self-hosted — requires setup, maintenance, and your own infrastructure.
  • Relies on an external source (github.com); availability depends on that service.
  • Focused on the osint tools category: Find usernames across social networks with a single search..

Understanding the result

Find usernames across social networks with a single search.

Tool details

  • Clearly flagged when a network request is needed.
  • No account, no sign-up, and no tracking of your content.
  • Powered by (MIT).
Built with
(sherlock-project/sherlock)
License
MIT
Runs locally
No — requires a network request
Verification
Not yet verified
Input
Query
Output
Text
Open-source source & license

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Built with
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MIT
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