OSINT Framework
OSINT Framework is a curated, categorised directory of free OSINT tools and resources arranged as a browsable tree.
Legal & ethical use. Use this tool only on systems, networks and data that you own or have explicit written permission to test. Unauthorised access or scanning can break computer-misuse laws (for example Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016, and equivalents elsewhere). Practise in your own lab or in authorised environments such as CTFs.
What it is used for
- Find a suitable source or tool for a specific OSINT question
- Discover new data sources for CTF investigations
Key features
- Categorised directory
- Links to many free resources
- Community maintained
Installation
No installation: open osintframework.com in a browser.
Beginner usage guide
Pick the data type you need (for example domain, email, image) and open the linked tools; check each tool's own terms before use.
Example commands
Run these only against your own lab or authorised targets. Placeholder addresses such as 192.0.2.x are documentation ranges.
How to use
Navigate: Username → Search EnginesThe site is a clickable tree, not a command-line tool.
References
Source verification
Last reviewed: 2026-10-27
Links checked over HTTP: 2026-10-27 07:51 UTC — official: 200, docs: 200, repo: 200
Commands were written from the official documentation and have not been executed on this site; test them in your lab.