> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tools.osintnewsletter.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tools.osintnewsletter.com/tool-categories.md).

# Tool Categories

The OSINT Tools Library organises open-source intelligence tools by investigation function.\
Each category groups tools commonly used together during digital investigations, research, and verification workflows.

### How to Use this Library:

To use this Library: 

1. Choose a category based on your investigative goal
2. Open individual tool pages for instructions and limitations
3. Combine multiple categories for stronger verification

### Tool Categories:

#### Social Media OSINT:

Tools for analysing accounts, posts, and online networks.

[View category](/tool-categories/social-media-osint.md)

#### Username OSINT:

Tools for searching, tracking, and linking usernames across platforms.

[View category](/tool-categories/username-osint.md)

#### Email Address OSINT:

Tools for investigating email addresses to uncover associated accounts, breaches, ownership clues, and digital activity.

[View category](/tool-categories/email-address-osint.md)

#### Phone Number OSINT:

Tools for investigating telephone numbers to uncover associated identities, accounts, and activity across publicly available sources.

[View category](/tool-categories/phone-number-osint.md)

#### Public Records OSINT:

Tools for accessing and analysing official records (e.g. government, legal, and property data).

[View category](/tool-categories/public-records-osint.md)

#### Domain Name OSINT:

Tools for investigating domain names to establish ownership details, registration history, infrastructure, and associated online activity.

[View category](/tool-categories/domain-name-osint.md)

#### Data Extraction OSINT:

Tools for extracting and structuring publicly available data from websites, documents, and online sources to support analysis and investigation.

[View category](/tool-categories/data-extraction-osint.md)

#### Foundational OSINT Tools:

Tools that provide essential starting points for OSINT investigations, helping gather, verify, and organise basic information from multiple sources.

[View category](/tool-categories/foundational-osint-tools.md)

#### People OSINT:

Tools for researching individuals re identities, backgrounds, and connections.

[View category](/tool-categories/people-osint.md)

#### Language Translation OSINT:

Tools for translating and interpreting foreign-language content.

[View category](/tool-categories/language-translation-osint.md)

#### Transport OSINT:

Tools for tracking and analysing transport data (e.g. flights, ships, trains, and vehicles).

[View category](/tool-categories/transport-osint.md)

#### Archiving OSINT:

Tools for capturing and preserving web content.

[View category](/tool-categories/archiving-osint.md)

#### Image and Video Analysis OSINT:

Tools for analysing images and videos to extract metadata, verify authenticity, and support investigative insights.

[View category](/tool-categories/image-and-video-analysis-osint.md)

#### Geolocation and Maps OSINT:

Tools for analysing maps, satellite imagery, and location data.

[View category](/tool-categories/geolocation-and-maps-osint.md)

#### Blockchain/Cryptocurrency OSINT:

Tools for analysing blockchain transactions, cryptocurrency wallets, and on-chain activity

[View category](/tool-categories/blockchain-and-cryptocurrency-osint.md)

#### Cyberthreat Intelligence OSINT:

Tools for analysing publicly available data on cyber threats, including malware campaigns, data breaches, exposed credentials, and threat actor activity.

[View category](/tool-categories/cyberthreat-intelligence-osint.md)

#### Network Infrastructure OSINT:

Tools for analysing IP addresses, domains, and network infrastructure data.

[View category](/tool-categories/network-infrastructure-osint.md)

#### Conflict OSINT:

Tools for analysing conflicts, military activity, and geopolitical events using publicly available information.

[View category](/tool-categories/conflict-osint.md)

#### Environment & Wildlife OSINT:

Tools for analysing publicly available information about environments, ecosystems, wildlife, and habitats.

[View category](/tool-categories/environment-and-wildlife-osint.md)

#### Fact-checking/Verification OSINT:

Tools for validating claims, media, and information.

[View category](/tool-categories/fact-checking-verification-osint.md)