Google · recherche avancée ↗
Combine an exact phrase, domain, language and file format to locate a publication.
Limit: A result snippet may be outdated; open and date the source.
Method and interpretation →Public research resources · FR / EN
OSINT directory: 50 external tools and sources
Fifty external tools in ten categories, practical research pathways and a query launchpad. Searches open the providers; no investigation results are retrieved by IIS.
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Editorial selection of external services and resources, described using their portals or documentation. References reviewed on 3 October 2026; availability, prices, quotas and interface languages can change. Subscriptions and paid features were not tested.
50 catalogue entries
Microsoft Bing ↗
Compare another engine’s results and search phrase variants.
Limit: Ranking and indexing do not measure reliability.
Method and interpretation →DuckDuckGo ↗
Search public pages, phrases and documents through another entry point.
Limit: Two engines may share sources; their results are not two confirmations.
Method and interpretation →Brave Search ↗
Broaden a web search and compare originals with republications.
Limit: Generated answers do not replace the cited documents.
Method and interpretation →Mojeek ↗
Search a phrase in an alternative web index and explore less visible sources.
Limit: Coverage varies across languages and websites.
Method and interpretation →Google Scholar ↗
Locate papers, authors and versions of a research publication.
Limit: A citation or inclusion in the index does not guarantee methodological quality.
Method and interpretation →Wayback Machine ↗
Inspect historical URL snapshots and compare page changes.
Limit: Capture time is not publication time; scripts and media may be missing.
Method and interpretation →Internet Archive ↗
Locate collections, books, recordings and documents in a digital library.
Limit: Metadata and rights vary by collection; check the specific item.
Method and interpretation →Perma.cc ↗
Preserve a web reference and retain its archive link with a citation.
Limit: Creating captures depends on the account; avoid archiving sensitive content.
Method and interpretation →Google Lens ↗
Compare an image with web occurrences and read visible signs or text.
Limit: Similarity proves neither a person’s identity nor a location; inspect the sources.
Method and interpretation →TinEye ↗
Locate indexed occurrences of an image and compare versions.
Limit: The earliest indexed occurrence is not necessarily the original; no result is inconclusive.
Method and interpretation →Bing Visual Search ↗
Search for similar images and visual elements within a photograph.
Limit: Automatic suggestions need corroboration; the interface may redirect by country.
Method and interpretation →InVID / WeVerify ↗
Access video, keyframe and publication-context verification tools.
Limit: Some functions require an extension or third-party service; no detection is standalone proof.
Method and interpretation →Forensically ↗
Examine noise, clones and other technical cues in an image.
Limit: Compression, resizing and legitimate editing may produce anomalies.
Method and interpretation →OpenStreetMap ↗
Compare roads, buildings and place names with visual clues.
Limit: The map is community maintained; date and corroborate decisive details.
Method and interpretation →Google Earth ↗
Explore terrain, buildings and available imagery around a location.
Limit: Images have different dates and resolutions; they may not show current conditions.
Method and interpretation →Copernicus Browser ↗
Choose an area, period and satellite product to compare observations.
Limit: Clouds, resolution and processing limit interpretation; retain product and acquisition date.
Method and interpretation →NASA Worldview ↗
Inspect Earth observation layers and compare dates.
Limit: A thematic layer may be a derived product; read its legend and resolution.
Method and interpretation →NASA FIRMS ↗
Inspect hotspot detections and their temporal context.
Limit: A hotspot alone does not establish a wildfire, its cause or its extent.
Method and interpretation →GeoNames ↗
Find coordinates, alternative names and places sharing a name.
Limit: Geographic namesakes require country, region and coordinate checks.
Method and interpretation →cartes.gouv.fr · IGN ↗
Consult French public maps and geographic layers.
Limit: Distinguish acquisition date, basemap updates and layer accuracy.
Method and interpretation →Annuaire des Entreprises ↗
Find an entity by SIREN, SIRET or name and check its administrative identity.
Limit: A real company can be impersonated; the register does not validate the received contact.
Method and interpretation →DATA INPI ↗
Consult available company and industrial property information.
Limit: Document availability depends on the service and access rules.
Method and interpretation →BODACC ↗
Search published commercial legal notices and company events.
Limit: A notice must match the correct identifier and date.
Method and interpretation →Companies House ↗
Inspect company numbers, status, roles and filings in the UK register.
Limit: Filed information may be self-reported; check the document and its period.
Method and interpretation →OpenCorporates ↗
Identify a company, its jurisdiction and associated register references.
Limit: An aggregator does not replace the primary register; check how current copied records are.
Method and interpretation →SEC EDGAR ↗
Search SEC filings by name, identifier or phrase.
Limit: Coverage concerns relevant filers, not every US company.
Method and interpretation →GLEIF LEI Search ↗
Compare LEI, legal identity and published relationships for a legal entity.
Limit: No LEI does not prove an entity does not exist; check the LEI status.
Method and interpretation →data.gouv.fr ↗
Find datasets, publishers, resources and reuse licences.
Limit: Publication on the portal does not replace publisher, method and date checks.
Method and interpretation →data.europa.eu ↗
Explore European catalogues and identify a dataset publisher.
Limit: Catalogues aggregate resources with varying quality and freshness.
Method and interpretation →Eurostat ↗
Compare European statistics using definitions, series codes and metadata.
Limit: Compare only compatible units, populations and periods.
Method and interpretation →World Bank Open Data ↗
Find indicators by country, year and series code.
Limit: Distinguish estimates and revisions from observed measurements.
Method and interpretation →OECD Data Explorer ↗
Explore comparative series and their dimensions in OECD data.
Limit: Country coverage and methods vary by series.
Method and interpretation →UN Comtrade ↗
Compare trade flows by reporter, partner, product and period.
Limit: Do not confuse trade statistics with proof of an individual transaction.
Method and interpretation →Bluesky ↗
Search public posts, terms and accounts in their publication context.
Limit: A display name does not establish identity; retain URL and timestamp.
Method and interpretation →Mastodon ↗
Understand search in the federated network and access relevant instances.
Limit: Search depends on the server, indexing and settings; it is not exhaustive.
Method and interpretation →GitHub Search ↗
Search repositories, documentation and public software project traces.
Limit: An account or commit does not prove legal identity; do not use exposed secrets.
Method and interpretation →ICANN Lookup · RDAP ↗
Consult public domain registration data.
Limit: Registrants may be redacted; a registrar or technical contact is not the website author.
Method and interpretation →crt.sh ↗
Find domain names in certificates published in CT logs.
Limit: A certificate may be expired or unused; it does not establish current control.
Method and interpretation →Google Public DNS ↗
Inspect public DNS records with the requested record type.
Limit: Resolution, cache and date matter; a shared IP does not establish a relationship between customers.
Method and interpretation →Shodan ↗
Inspect indexed observations of Internet-facing assets and services.
Limit: Keep research within authorised scope; an old observation is not a current scan.
Method and interpretation →Censys ↗
Access an Internet infrastructure and certificate observation platform.
Limit: Access, platform and quotas evolve; confirm each observation timestamp.
Method and interpretation →urlscan.io ↗
Search existing URL analyses and inspect their requests and screenshots.
Limit: A new submission may become public and visit the target; avoid private URLs and tokens.
Method and interpretation →VirusTotal ↗
Inspect context for a domain, URL or known file hash.
Limit: Do not submit confidential files; verdicts may differ or be outdated.
Method and interpretation →EU Sanctions Map ↗
Identify a European regime and follow official references to the applicable text.
Limit: The map is an entry point; check the text, date and identity before a decision.
Method and interpretation →OFAC Sanctions List Search ↗
Search OFAC list matches and compare published identifiers.
Limit: A similarity score is not identification; resolve namesakes and the applicable regime.
Method and interpretation →UN Security Council Consolidated List ↗
Consult the consolidated list and identifiers in UN-published entries.
Limit: Entries belong to distinct regimes; check versions and identifiers rather than name alone.
Method and interpretation →Bellingcat Toolkit ↗
Choose tools by category and consult their usage guides.
Limit: A tool description authorises neither intrusive collection nor automatic conclusions.
Method and interpretation →Verification Handbook ↗
Study digital content verification methods and editorial examples.
Limit: Some cited interfaces may have changed; retain the corroboration principle.
Method and interpretation →Zotero ↗
Organise references, documents, notes and citations in a research library.
Limit: A saved reference is not verified; distinguish metadata, copy and commentary.
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Verify an online identityGuide or reference dataset →Verify a company and its directorsGuide or reference dataset →Verify an image or videoGuide or reference dataset →Map public digital infrastructureGuide or reference dataset →Build an OSINT timelineGuide or reference dataset →Compare source reliabilityGuide or reference dataset →
Questions about tools and external searches
Where are search results displayed?
On the selected provider’s website, in a new tab. IIS does not retrieve, host or display investigation results. Directory filters only filter the editorial catalogue.
Is the typed query stored?
The launchpad builds links inside your browser, without sending the query to IIS or storing it in browser storage. Clicking a prepared link sends the query to the named provider, under its own rules.
Are all tools free and available in every language?
No. Access may require an account, subscription, software or quota. The catalogue is available in French and English; providers set their interface languages, coverage and conditions.
Does no result prove that a fact is false?
No. Index coverage, spelling, language, access limits and capture dates can explain a missing result. Record what was searched and what remains unknown.