maigret

A command line tool that searches thousands of websites for accounts matching a username and compiles a profile report. Used for open source intelligence and investigations.

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Overview

Maigret builds a dossier on a person from a username alone. It checks for accounts on thousands of websites, about 6,000 according to the description, and collects the information available on the pages it finds. No API keys are required. It needs Python 3.10 or higher and installs with pip, then runs as a command with the username. A web interface, a community Telegram bot and cloud shell options are also mentioned.

Key features

  • Searches for a username across thousands of sites
  • Collects available information from found profile pages
  • No API keys required
  • Installs with pip and runs from the command line
  • Optional web interface

Best for

OSINT researchers and investigators doing username lookups on public information. Use it lawfully and with care for privacy.

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Category
Security and networking
Language
Python
License
MIT
Forked
2026-06-09
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