Maigret

Tool manual · Kali & common usage

OSINT · Intermediate · OSINT lane

IntermediateOSINT — Username

Authorized usage only. Capture and inspect traffic only on systems and networks you own or have written permission to analyze.

What is Maigret?

Maigret collects username footprints across a large site database.

Deeper username enumeration than basic checkers — authorized OSINT only.

Official website: Maigret · Documentation

When do you use it?

You need Username search across thousands of sites with rich reporting (fork/evolution of Sherlock-style tooling).
You are following a CYNARKS lab or authorized engagement that calls for Maigret.
You already tried simpler checks and need this tool’s deeper capability.

Who uses it?

OSINT analysts
Investigators (lawful use)
Red teamers (authorized recon)

How do you use it? (typical flow)

Install Maigret using the steps below (prefer Kali package or official installer).
Confirm you have authorization for the target (lab VM, own system, or written scope).
Run --help / man (or the Help section) to see current flags for your version.
Start with a safe example from Basic commands against localhost or an authorized lab target.
Record what you ran, what you observed, and any follow-up (filter, report, remediation).

Help & manual (like man / --help)

Every serious tool has a built-in way to look up flags. Learn these first so you are not stuck memorizing every option.

1. Help
```
maigret --help
```

Kali Linux

pip install maigret

1. Installation

OS	Installation
`Kali Linux`	pip install maigret
`pip`	pip install maigret

2. Basic commands

1. Broad username correlation
```
maigret username
```
Broad username correlation
2. Show help
```
maigret --help
```
List flags for your installed version (same habit as man/--help).
3. Short help
```
maigret -h
```
Alternate help flag when supported.
4. Structured output
```
--json
```
Structured output

Options / flags

Option	Purpose
`--json`	Structured output

5. Useful features

Site modules
JSON/HTML reports

6. Practical examples

Example 1: Broad username correlation
```
maigret username
```
Broad username correlation
Example 2: Show help
```
maigret --help
```
List flags for your installed version (same habit as man/--help).
Example 3: Short help
```
maigret -h
```
Alternate help flag when supported.
Example 4: Structured output
```
--json
```
Structured output

7. Important notes

Same ethics as Sherlock — authorized OSINT only.
Authorized targets only — labs, systems you own, or written permission.
Prefer reading --help / man / official docs for your installed version; flags change over time.

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