A curated list of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools for researchers, ethical hackers, analysts, and investigators. Includes descriptions and use-cases.
⚠️ For ethical and legal use only.
| Tool | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Whois | Lookup domain registration details | https://whois.domaintools.com/ |
| DNSDumpster | DNS recon and subdomain mapping | https://dnsdumpster.com/ |
| Tool | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Sherlock | Find usernames across many social networks | https://github.com/sherlock-project/sherlock |
| Namechk | Check username availability | https://namechk.com/ |
| Tool | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ExifTool | Read/write metadata in files | https://exiftool.org/ |
| Google Earth Pro | Satellite imagery and location analysis | https://www.google.com/earth/versions/#earth-pro |
| Tool | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| TinEye | Reverse image search | https://tineye.com/ |
| Yandex Images | Reverse image search (often better than Google) | https://yandex.com/images/ |
| Tool | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Twint | Twitter scraping without API | https://github.com/twintproject/twint |
| Metadefender Cloud | File and link scanner | https://metadefender.opswat.com/ |
Each tool includes a short usage example and ethical notice. Expand this list as needed for your investigations or training sessions.
For educational and ethical research purposes only.