OSINT Tools Library

A resource for open source intelligence investigators produced and maintained by the OSINT Newsletter.

Welcome to the OSINT Tools Library.

The OSINT Tools Library is a curated directory of open source intelligence tools, selected and maintained by the OSINT Newsletter.

This resource focuses exclusively on tools used in real investigations. Each entry is reviewed for practical value, relevance, and legitimacy, with clear descriptions of what the tool does and where it fits in an investigative workflow.

The directory is continuously updated to reflect:

• new tools

• changes in capability

• tools that are no longer reliable or maintained

The aim is simple: provide investigators, journalists, analysts, and researchers with a trusted, no-noise reference for discovering and using OSINT tools effectively.

How this Library Works:

Each tool entry includes:

• a short description

• its main use cases

• a link to the tool

• its source (OSINT Newsletter issue)

• notes on access (free, paid, limitations)

Browse tools by category:

• Social Media OSINT

• Username OSINT

• Email Address OSINT

• Phone Number OSINT

• Public Records OSINT

• Domain Name OSINT

• Data Extraction OSINT

• Foundational OSINT Tools

• People OSINT

• Language Translation OSINT

• Transport OSINT

• Archiving OSINT

• Image & Video Analysis OSINT

• Geolocation & Maps OSINT

• Blockchain/Cryptocurrency OSINT

• Cyberthreat Intelligence OSINT

• Network Infrastructure OSINT

Submit or edit a tool:

View our submission guide

Submit a pull request on GitHub