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sherlock

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OSINT username search across 400+ social networks. Hunt down social media accounts by username.

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optional-skills/security/sherlock/SKILL.md

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# Sherlock OSINT Username Search

Hunt down social media accounts by username across 400+ social networks using the [Sherlock Project](https://github.com/sherlock-project/sherlock).

## 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:

```bash
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 netw
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