My OSINT Toolkit

I created this page at the beginning of 2025. The goal is to make it a comprehensive toolkit with all the core tools I know and use. The idea is not to make it any longer than it already is. From time to time, I’ll add new tools featured in my newsletter.

Before that, I had tools saved across different browsers, bookmarked in random folders, and even scattered across virtual machines. Searching for that one tool I vaguely remembered was time-consuming and frustrating.

When I was preparing to teach at a postgraduate program earlier this year, I finally decided to organize everything and build a clean, structured toolkit — not only for myself but also to support others. Turns out, some of my colleagues and fellow students from that class now use it regularly and have told me it’s an “awesome list” that makes their work much easier.

That’s exactly the point: simplicity, clarity, and a toolkit you can actually rely on.

🔧 Your Own OSINT Toolkit

While curated toolkits like this one can be helpful, at the end of the day you need to build your own.

Think of it like a mechanic's toolbox: every professional should have a personal set of tools they know inside and out. Tools they trust, tools they can reach for instantly when the pressure is on.

In OSINT,Tools and methodologies come and go. Platforms disappear, new ones emerge, and many end up offering similar features under different names. That’s why it’s essential to know your core set — the reliable ones — really well. When you master how a tool works, it's much easier to adapt when something new shows up or when an old tool is no longer available.

Your personal toolkit isn’t just about links — it’s about knowing how, when, and why to use what. It’s what keeps you fast, sharp, and effective.