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Awesome OSINT Arsenal
OSINT & recon toolkit // 100+ tools, one-command installer, SOCMINT, GEOINT, network recon, dark web, forensics & more.
Before you use it
Includes a one-command installer and mixed recon tooling. Review the script and every dependency before running it.
At a glance
| Category | Directories & guides |
|---|---|
| Provider | rawfilejson |
| Accepted input | research topic, target type |
| Access | Free |
| Privacy sensitivity | Sensitive |
| Maintenance status | Active |
| Operating mode | Dark-web research; Tor or onion access may be required |
| License | MIT |
| GitHub stars | 2,017 |
| Repository last updated | 2026-10-01 |
| Last verified by OSINTCompass | 2026-08-23 |
Access and privacy
Access: Free
Open-source repository on GitHub. Local or self-hosted use may require API keys, accounts, models, or other third-party services.
Privacy sensitivity: Sensitive
Dark-web queries and collected content can be highly sensitive. Use a segregated environment and avoid uploading case material to unreviewed services.
Responsible use
- Check when a list was last updated — many link to tools that no longer work.
- Verify each tool's terms and legality in your jurisdiction before relying on it.
- Prefer lists that explain what a tool does over bare link dumps.
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