About OSINT Scout

What is OSINT Scout?

OSINT Scout is a comprehensive open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering tool designed to help security researchers, investigators, and cybersecurity professionals collect and analyze publicly available information from multiple sources.

Key Features

  • IP address intelligence - geolocation, ISP information, and security assessment
  • Domain analysis - WHOIS data, DNS records, SSL certificate information
  • Email verification - format validation, breach checks, reputation analysis
  • Username search - presence checks across multiple social media platforms
  • Phone number intelligence - carrier information, location, validation
  • Report generation - export findings in HTML, JSON, or TXT formats

How It Works

OSINT Scout utilizes a variety of free public APIs and data sources to gather information about the target. The tool is designed to minimize API usage by implementing efficient caching and rate limiting. All data collection is performed within the bounds of public APIs' terms of service.

API Keys

While OSINT Scout works with free public APIs, some services require API keys for better results. The following optional API keys can be configured:

  • VirusTotal API Key - for security assessment
  • IPinfo.io Token - for additional IP intelligence
  • HaveIBeenPwned API Key - for breach checks
  • EmailRep API Key - for email reputation analysis
  • Hunter.io API Key - for email verification
  • NumVerify API Key - for phone number verification
  • Wappalyzer API Key - for website technology detection
Note: This tool is intended for legitimate security research and investigation purposes only. Always ensure you have proper authorization before conducting OSINT on any target.

Command Line Interface

OSINT Scout also provides a command-line interface for advanced users. Run the following command to see available options: 

python osint_scout.py --help