OSINT enthusiasts
Explore software, acquire verification skills and take part in technical discussions.
Learn moreUK OSINT COMMUNITY
Connect with UK-based open-source intelligence practitioners.
A place for enthusiasts, analysts and independent professionals to exchange tools, techniques and responsible working practices.
WHO IT IS FOR
UK-based in practice, international in outlook
This is a community exclusively for people who actually carry out OSINT activities while based in the United Kingdom. That includes independent consultants, employees, students and interested individuals.
Location of practice matters more than nationality. The purpose is to share technical knowledge, discuss tools and learn from one another — not to outsource the identification of individuals.
Ask about participatingUseful discussions with clear boundaries
Topics may include:
- Search engines and open-source tool capabilities.
- Image checking, URLs and metadata handling.
- Permitted automation and reproducible documentation.
- Workstation security and defensive awareness.
- Learning examples using synthetic or anonymised data.
WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE
Different backgrounds, shared technical curiosity
Learn to evaluate open information with a transparent method, sound judgement and respect for others.
Independent consultants
Improve your workflow, connect with peers and review white-label options.
Learn moreEducators & developers
Contribute documentation, tools and responsible teaching materials.
Learn moreHOW IT WORKS
Knowledge sharing, not outsourced investigation
The community does not process commissions to identify people or run cases on behalf of third parties.
A practical starting point
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Get in touchIntroduce your OSINT interest and explain your UK-based activity.
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Confirm suitabilityMembership is restricted to people practising OSINT from the UK.
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Contribute technical ideasFocus on non-identifying questions, workflows and useful documentation.
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Work responsiblyEvery participant is accountable for their own research and relevant obligations.
Tell us about your software or OSINT project
Planning a software tool, training programme, white-label platform or technical workflow? Describe your requirements by email.