# Sherlock Username OSINT — Find Accounts Across 400+ Sites (`ntriqpro/sherlock-username-osint`) Actor Find where a username exists across 400+ social networks and sites using the open-source Sherlock. Zero setup, no API keys. Unofficial wrapper around Sherlock (MIT). - **URL**: https://apify.com/ntriqpro/sherlock-username-osint.md - **Developed by:** [daehwan kim](https://apify.com/ntriqpro) (community) - **Categories:** AI, Developer tools, Business - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing $20.00 / 1,000 account founds This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Sherlock Username OSINT — Find Accounts Across 400+ Sites **Find where a username exists across 400+ social networks and websites** using the standard open-source OSINT tool **[Sherlock](https://github.com/sherlock-project/sherlock)** — with **zero setup and no API keys**. Enter a username, get back every site where that account is registered, as structured JSON. Built for **account auditing, brand protection, security research (authorized), due diligence, and journalism**. Run it on the Apify platform with API access, scheduling, integrations, and monitoring built in. > This Actor wraps the open-source Sherlock (MIT) and is **not affiliated** with the > original project. It checks only **public** account existence. Use only for lawful > purposes and on accounts you own or are authorized to investigate. Comply with GDPR, > PIPA, CCPA, and applicable laws. ### Why use Sherlock Username OSINT? - **Sherlock, zero setup** — no install, no API keys, no configuration - **400+ sites** — GitHub, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, X, and hundreds more - **Bulk** — up to 5 usernames per run - **Structured JSON** — site name, profile URL, HTTP status, response time - **Pay per result** — $0.02 per account found. No subscription, no monthly fee. ### How to use Sherlock Username OSINT 1. Enter one or more **usernames** (or a single username). 2. (Optional) Limit to specific **sites**, raise the **timeout**, or include NSFW sites. 3. Click **Start** and read the results in the **Output** tab. ### Input | Field | Type | Description | |---|---|---| | `usernames` | array | Up to 5 usernames (letters, digits, `.` `_` `-`) | | `username` | string | Single-username alternative | | `timeout` | integer | Per-request timeout in seconds (5–120, default 60) | | `sites` | array | Limit the search to these sites only (optional) | | `includeNsfw` | boolean | Include NSFW sites (default false) | ```json { "usernames": ["johnsmith"], "timeout": 60 } ```` ### Output One dataset item per **found** account. Usernames with no results return a single "No accounts found" row. ```json { "username": "johnsmith", "siteName": "GitHub", "profileUrl": "https://github.com/johnsmith", "siteMainUrl": "https://github.com/", "status": "Claimed", "httpStatus": 200, "responseTimeS": 0.41, "scannedAt": "2026-06-11T10:32:00.000Z" } ``` You can download the dataset in various formats such as JSON, HTML, CSV, or Excel. ### Data table | Field | Description | |---|---| | `username` | The username searched | | `siteName` | Site where the account was found | | `profileUrl` | Direct URL to the discovered profile | | `siteMainUrl` | Home URL of the site | | `status` | `Claimed` when the account exists | | `httpStatus` | HTTP status returned by the site | | `responseTimeS` | Site response time in seconds | ### Pricing This Actor uses **pay-per-event** pricing: **$0.02 per account found**. A username that exists on 20 sites costs $0.40; a username with no results costs nothing. Apify platform compute is billed separately per your plan. ### Tips - Limit `sites` to the platforms you care about for faster, cheaper runs. - Increase `timeout` if you suspect false negatives from slow sites. - Schedule recurring runs to monitor when a brand or handle appears on new platforms. ### FAQ, disclaimers, and support **Is this legal?** Checking whether a public account exists is generally lawful, but you are responsible for how you use the results. Do not use this tool for harassment, stalking, or any unlawful purpose. Comply with all applicable laws and platform terms. **Why didn't it find an account I know exists?** Some sites rate-limit or block automated checks, which can cause false negatives. Raising the timeout can help. **Found a bug or want a feature?** Use the **Issues** tab. Custom solutions available. # Actor input Schema ## `usernames` (type: `array`): One or more usernames to check across 400+ sites. Max 5 per run. Allowed characters: letters, digits, dot, underscore, hyphen. ## `username` (type: `string`): Alternative to the list above — a single username to check. ## `timeout` (type: `integer`): How long to wait for each site to respond. Higher = fewer false negatives but slower. Range 5-120. ## `sites` (type: `array`): If set, only these sites are checked (e.g. GitHub, Reddit, Instagram). Leave empty to check all 400+ sites. ## `includeNsfw` (type: `boolean`): Include adult/NSFW sites in the search. ## Actor input object example ```json { "usernames": [ "johnsmith" ], "timeout": 60 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `dataset` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "usernames": [ "johnsmith" ], "timeout": 60, "includeNsfw": false }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("ntriqpro/sherlock-username-osint").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "usernames": ["johnsmith"], "timeout": 60, "includeNsfw": False, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("ntriqpro/sherlock-username-osint").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "usernames": [ "johnsmith" ], "timeout": 60, "includeNsfw": false }' | apify call ntriqpro/sherlock-username-osint --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=ntriqpro/sherlock-username-osint", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Sherlock Username OSINT — Find Accounts Across 400+ Sites", "description": "Find where a username exists across 400+ social networks and sites using the open-source Sherlock. Zero setup, no API keys. Unofficial wrapper around Sherlock (MIT).", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "I7ntgDwF1FZf4vq3Z" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/ntriqpro~sherlock-username-osint/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-ntriqpro-sherlock-username-osint", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/ntriqpro~sherlock-username-osint/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-ntriqpro-sherlock-username-osint", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/ntriqpro~sherlock-username-osint/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-ntriqpro-sherlock-username-osint", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "usernames": { "title": "Usernames", "type": "array", "description": "One or more usernames to check across 400+ sites. Max 5 per run. Allowed characters: letters, digits, dot, underscore, hyphen.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "username": { "title": "Username (single)", "type": "string", "description": "Alternative to the list above — a single username to check." }, "timeout": { "title": "Per-request timeout (seconds)", "minimum": 5, "maximum": 120, "type": "integer", "description": "How long to wait for each site to respond. Higher = fewer false negatives but slower. Range 5-120." }, "sites": { "title": "Limit to specific sites (optional)", "type": "array", "description": "If set, only these sites are checked (e.g. GitHub, Reddit, Instagram). Leave empty to check all 400+ sites.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "includeNsfw": { "title": "Include NSFW sites", "type": "boolean", "description": "Include adult/NSFW sites in the search." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```