A place to share tools, tips, tricks, and sources for open source investigations.
What’s this space for?
This is where you should come for swapping techniques, sources, and workflows behind open source investigations. Whether you’ve found a quirky public records portal, cracked a case with vessel tracking, or discovered a helpful training video, this is where to share it. We’re building a collective toolbox for everything from FOI requests to geolocation tricks.
How’s this different from other categories?
This category is all about the how, techniques and tactics used across OSINT research. While other spaces might focus on a specific tool like OpenAleph or a dataset, this is for the broader practice of open source research and discovery.
What kind of posts belong here?
- Tips, tricks, and how-to guides
- New data sources and where to find them
- FOIA and public records strategies
- Requests for advice on tough research challenges
- Cool OSINT training videos or walkthroughs
- Case studies or wins from past investigations
Before starting a new topic, check out the subcategories to see where it fits best.