Investigation platforms · open-source OSINT project
Photon
Incredibly fast crawler designed for OSINT.
Before you use it
Photon actively crawls a target and can generate network traffic. Use it only on sites you own or are authorized to assess.
At a glance
| Category | Investigation platforms |
|---|---|
| Provider | s0md3v |
| Accepted input | case data, public identifiers |
| Access | Free |
| Privacy sensitivity | Moderate |
| Maintenance status | Active |
| Operating mode | Local or self-hosted investigation workflow |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| GitHub stars | 13,135 |
| Repository last updated | 2026-08-24 |
| 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: Moderate
Infrastructure, case, or research queries may be logged by GitHub, APIs, model providers, or target services. Minimize identifiers and review scope.
Responsible use
- Read which modules are passive and which actively query or scan targets.
- Document scope before running automated collection.
- Store case data securely; these platforms often keep everything they collect.
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