sherlock

# 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 networks" → username is `bob` **Only use clarify if:** - Multiple potential usernames mentioned ("searc...