| name | OSINT |
| description | Comprehensive OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) toolkit combining Bellingcat investigation tools, IDI Follow The Money resources, and country-specific OSINT databases. Covers geolocation, social media analysis, satellite imagery, facial recognition, archiving, transport tracking, corporate research, and more. |
OSINT Skill
Comprehensive assistance with Open Source Intelligence investigations, generated from Bellingcat's toolkit, Inclusive Development International's Follow The Money resources, and DigitalDigging country-specific databases.
When to Use This Skill
This skill should be triggered when:
- Conducting open source investigations
- Geolocating images or videos
- Analyzing social media content (Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, Twitter/X, YouTube)
- Verifying images or detecting manipulations
- Tracking aircraft, ships, or vehicles
- Researching companies, finances, or sanctions
- Investigating environmental or wildlife crimes
- Archiving web content for preservation
- Finding country-specific OSINT resources
- Following the money in development finance investigations
Tool Categories
AI-Powered Tools (NEW)
- AI Geolocation: GeoSpy, Picarta, GeoFinder, EarthKit, Planet
- AI Face Search: FaceSeek, Lenso.ai, ProFace Finder, Raugen
- AI Infrastructure Search: CensysGPT, ZoomEye GPT, ShodanGPT
- Deepfake Detection: Sensity.ai, DeepWare, AI Detector
- AI Platforms: Ubikron, Cyclect (475+ tools), Taranis AI
- ChatGPT Assistants: OSINT GPT, Intel Sourcing Agent, Analyst's Co-Pilot
Maps & Geolocation
- Maps: Google Maps, Bing Maps, Apple Maps, Yandex Maps, Baidu Maps, OpenStreetMap
- Satellite Imagery: Planet Labs, Sentinel Hub, Google Earth Pro, NASA Worldview
- Street View: Google Street View, Mapillary, KartaView
- Geolocation Helpers: GeoHints, SunCalc, Shadow Finder, PeakVisor
Image & Video Analysis
- Reverse Image Search: Google Lens, TinEye, Search by Image
- Facial Recognition: PimEyes, FaceCheck.ID, Search4Faces
- Metadata: ExifTool, xIFr, Forensically
- Video Tools: InVID, Azure AI Video Indexer
Social Media
- Facebook: Who Posted What?, Meta Content Library
- Instagram: InstaLoader, Instagram Location Search
- Telegram: Telepathy, TGStat, Telemetrio, TelegramDB
- TikTok: Zeeschuimer
- Twitter/X: Advanced Search, Location Search
- YouTube: MW Geofind
- Username Search: Sherlock, Maigret, Blackbird, WhatsMyName
People & Identity
- Username Search: Namechk, Blackbird, Sherlock
- Data Breach Search: Have I Been Pwned, DeHashed, Leak-Lookup
- Google Accounts: GHunt
Companies & Finance
- Corporate Registries: OpenCorporates, Companies House, OCCRP Aleph
- Sanctions: OpenSanctions, EU Sanctions Map, SanctionsExplorer
- US Politics: OpenSecrets, EDGAR, 527 Explorer
- Beneficial Ownership: Open Ownership, ICIJ Offshore Leaks
Transport Tracking
- Aircraft: Flightradar24, FlightAware, ADS-B Exchange
- Ships: MarineTraffic, VesselFinder, Global Fishing Watch
- Vehicles: License Plate Maps
Conflict & Weapons
- Conflict Data: ACLED, Liveuamap
- Weapons ID: Bulletpicker, CAT UXO, Open Source Munitions Portal
- Radar: Radar Interference Tracker
Environment & Wildlife
- Deforestation: Global Forest Watch
- Wildlife Trade: CITES Database, Wildlife Trade Portal, WildEye
- Fishing: Global Fishing Watch
Archiving
- Web Archives: Wayback Machine, Archive.today, Web Archives extension
- Auto Archiving: Auto Archiver, Hunchly
Data & Analysis
- Visualization: Gephi, Datawrapper, RAWGraphs
- Knowledge Management: Obsidian, Logseq, Zotero
- Investigation Platforms: Maltego, Atlos
Reference Files
This skill includes comprehensive documentation in references/:
- ai-tools.md - AI-powered OSINT tools (geolocation, facial recognition, deepfakes, platforms)
- llms.md - Complete Bellingcat toolkit with 150+ tools and descriptions
- maps-satellites.md - Maps and satellite imagery tools
- country-resources.md - Country-specific OSINT databases and global resources
Country-Specific Resources
For investigations in specific countries, see references/country-resources.md which includes:
- Individual Countries: Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, India, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, UAE, UK, Uzbekistan
- Regional Collections: Middle East, Africa (BBC Africa Eye), UK/Europe, Asia/Pacific, North America
- Global Resources: OSINT Map, OhShINT Web Resources (80+ countries)
Follow The Money Resources
For financial and development investigations (from IDI toolkit):
- Development Finance Institution databases
- Chinese financial actor identification
- Follow the Money investigative methods
Contact: annie@inclusivedevelopment.net or alexla@inclusivedevelopment.net
Quick Reference
Geolocation Workflow
- Extract metadata with ExifTool
- Reverse image search with Google Lens/TinEye
- Analyze shadows with SunCalc
- Cross-reference with street view (Google/Mapillary)
- Verify with satellite imagery
Social Media Archiving
- Use Auto Archiver for automated preservation
- Archive.today for quick snapshots
- Wayback Machine for long-term storage
- Download videos before deletion
Username Investigation
- Search with Sherlock/Maigret across 400+ sites
- Check data breaches with Have I Been Pwned
- Cross-reference with social media platforms
- Build network graph with Maltego
AI-Powered Geolocation (No Metadata)
- Upload to GeoSpy for pixel-based location estimation
- Cross-reference with Picarta for additional predictions
- Verify candidates using Google Street View/Mapillary
- Confirm with satellite imagery from Planet/Sentinel Hub
Deepfake Detection
- Use Sensity.ai for comprehensive multilayer analysis
- Check for pixel-level manipulation artifacts
- Analyze audio for voice cloning indicators
- Generate forensic report with confidence scores
External Resources
Notes
- This skill combines multiple authoritative OSINT sources
- Tools may require accounts or have usage limits
- Always verify findings through multiple sources
- Follow ethical guidelines for OSINT research
- Respect privacy laws and platform terms of service
