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Search more than 400 social networks and platforms for accounts using a given username. Receive organized links to matching pages for checking username availability or researching publicly available account information.

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Find accounts for a username across 400+ platforms.

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适用场景

  • Find accounts using a specific username
  • Check username availability across platforms
  • Gather public account links for authorized research
  • Search for variations of a username

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安装前可以查看交给 AI 代理的指令内容。

Sherlock OSINT Username Search

Hunt down social media accounts by username across 400+ social networks using the Sherlock Project.

When to Use

  • User asks to find accounts associated with a username
  • User wants to check username availability across platforms
  • User is conducting OSINT or reconnaissance research
  • User asks "where is this username registered?" or similar

Requirements

  • Sherlock CLI installed: pipx install sherlock-project or pip install sherlock-project
  • Alternatively: Docker available (docker run -it --rm sherlock/sherlock)
  • Network access to query social platforms

Procedure

1. Check if Sherlock is Installed

Before doing anything else, verify sherlock is available:

sherlock --version

If the command fails:

  • Offer to install: pipx install sherlock-project (recommended) or pip install sherlock-project
  • Do NOT try multiple installation methods — pick one and proceed
  • If installation fails, inform the user and stop

2. Extract Username

Extract the username directly from the user's message if clearly stated.

Examples where you should NOT use clarify:

  • "Find accounts for nasa" → username is nasa
  • "Search for johndoe123" → username is johndoe123
  • "Check if alice exists on social media" → username is alice
  • "Look up user bob on social networks" → username is bob

Only use clarify if:

  • Multiple potential usernames mentioned ("search for alice or bob")
  • Ambiguous phrasing ("search for my username" without specifying)
  • No username mentioned at all ("do an OSINT search")

When extracting, take the exact username as stated — preserve case, numbers, underscores, etc.

3. Build Command

Default command (use this unless user specifically requests otherwise):

sherlock --print-found --no-color "<username>" --timeout 90

Optional flags (only add if user explicitly requests):

  • --nsfw — Include NSFW sites (only if user asks)
  • --tor — Route through Tor (only if user asks for anonymity)

Do NOT ask about options via clarify — just run the default search. Users can request specific options if needed.

4. Execute Search

Run via the terminal tool. The command typically takes 30-120 seconds depending on network conditions and site count.

Example terminal call:

{
  "command": "sherlock --print-found --no-color \"target_username\"",
  "timeout": 180
}

5. Parse and Present Results

Sherlock outputs found accounts in a simple format. Parse the output and present:

  1. Summary line: "Found X accounts for username 'Y'"
  2. Categorized links: Group by platform type if helpful (social, professional, forums, etc.)
  3. Output file location: Sherlock saves results to <username>.txt by default

Example output parsing:

[+] Instagram: https://instagram.com/username
[+] Twitter: https://twitter.com/username
[+] GitHub: https://github.com/username

Present findings as clickable links when possible.

Pitfalls

No Results Found

If Sherlock finds no accounts, this is often correct — the username may not be registered on checked platforms. Suggest:

  • Checking spelling/variation
  • Trying similar usernames with ? wildcard: sherlock "user?name"
  • The user may have privacy settings or deleted accounts

Timeout Issues

Some sites are slow or block automated requests. Use --timeout 120 to increase wait time, or --site to limit scope.

Tor Configuration

--tor requires Tor daemon running. If user wants anonymity but Tor isn't available, suggest:

  • Installing Tor service
  • Using --proxy with an alternative proxy

False Positives

Some sites always return "found" due to their response structure. Cross-reference unexpected results with manual checks.

Rate Limiting

Aggressive searches may trigger rate limits. For bulk username searches, add delays between calls or use --local with cached data.

Installation

pipx (recommended)

pipx install sherlock-project

pip

pip install sherlock-project

Docker

docker pull sherlock/sherlock
docker run -it --rm sherlock/sherlock <username>

Linux packages

Available on Debian 13+, Ubuntu 22.10+, Homebrew, Kali, BlackArch.

Ethical Use

This tool is for legitimate OSINT and research purposes only. Remind users:

  • Only search usernames they own or have permission to investigate
  • Respect platform terms of service
  • Do not use for harassment, stalking, or illegal activities
  • Consider privacy implications before sharing results

Verification

After running sherlock, verify:

  1. Output lists found sites with URLs
  2. <username>.txt file created (default output) if using file output
  3. If --print-found used, output should only contain [+] lines for matches

Example Interaction

User: "Can you check if the username 'johndoe123' exists on social media?"

Agent procedure:

  1. Check sherlock --version (verify installed)
  2. Username provided — proceed directly
  3. Run: sherlock --print-found --no-color "johndoe123" --timeout 90
  4. Parse output and present links

Response format:

Found 12 accounts for username 'johndoe123':

• https://twitter.com/johndoe123 • https://github.com/johndoe123 • https://instagram.com/johndoe123 • [... additional links]

Results saved to: johndoe123.txt


User: "Search for username 'alice' including NSFW sites"

Agent procedure:

  1. Check sherlock installed
  2. Username + NSFW flag both provided
  3. Run: sherlock --print-found --no-color --nsfw "alice" --timeout 90
  4. Present results

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