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OSINT Framework

22 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

What it is — OSINT Framework isn't a tool itself, but a map/directory organising hundreds of OSINT resources by category (usernames, emails, domains, social networks, images, geolocation, cryptocurrency, dark web...) as a navigable tree. When you don't know where to start or don't know the specific tool for a given data type, this site points you to it.

TypeWeb directory
CostFree
URLosintframework.com

How to use it

  • Open the site and browse the tree by category (Username, Email Address, Domain Name, Social Networks, Public Records...)
  • Every leaf node links directly to the corresponding tool or website
  • Icons next to each entry indicate whether it requires signup (💲), is paid, or has an API

It's literally an index — it doesn't replace individual tools, it just saves you from having to remember or search for which one to use for each type of lookup.

What I use it for

  • When I get stuck on an investigation: if I've exhausted the tools I know off the top of my head, I check the corresponding category on the framework to see what I'm missing.
  • Discovering new tools: there are always entries for niche services I didn't know about, especially in less common categories (dark web, cryptocurrency, transportation).
  • Teaching OSINT to a beginner: it's the best starting point for understanding which categories of information exist before diving into specific tools.

Link

osintframework.com →