OpenOSINT
An open-source OSINT engine with about 20 passive investigation tools usable from a CLI, a web UI or an MCP server for AI assistants, with hosted monitoring and due-diligence plans.
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About OpenOSINT
OpenOSINT is listed in our research category and is aimed at builders. An open-source OSINT engine with about 20 passive investigation tools usable from a CLI, a web UI or an MCP server for AI assistants, with hosted monitoring and due-diligence plans. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-20.
OpenOSINT at a glance
- Category: Research
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source + cloud (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: OpenOSINT/OpenOSINT · 1,783 stars (as of Oct 20, 2026)
- Official site: openosint.tech
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 20, 2026
OpenOSINT FAQ
What is OpenOSINT?
An open-source OSINT engine with about 20 passive investigation tools usable from a CLI, a web UI or an MCP server for AI assistants, with hosted monitoring and due-diligence plans.
How much does OpenOSINT cost?
OpenOSINT's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find OpenOSINT's source code?
On GitHub at OpenOSINT/OpenOSINT, which had 1,783 stars as of Oct 20, 2026.
What are alternatives to OpenOSINT?
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