Keep these fields in the source log
- Native URL and post identifier
- Account, date and context
- Profile claim or independent confirmation
Public research resources · FR / EN
Public posts and accounts · OSINT
How can a post be documented without premature author attribution ? Practical method, external tools, source log and interpretation limits.
External services · no results hosted here · queries sent only when you click a provider link.
How can a post be documented without premature author attribution ?
- Find the native post, its identifier and the conversation context.
- Distinguish display name, stable identifier, official account and profile claims.
- Compare several dated independent elements and preserve contradictions.
- Collect only necessary public material and write a proportionate conclusion.
What the method cannot establish alone
A matching alias or reused photo does not link two accounts to a person. Available results also depend on server and viewing account.
External tools for this pathway
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.
3 catalogue entries
Bluesky ↗
Search public posts, terms and accounts in their publication context.
Limit: A display name does not establish identity; retain URL and timestamp.
Mastodon ↗
Understand search in the federated network and access relevant instances.
Limit: Search depends on the server, indexing and settings; it is not exhaustive.
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.
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These downloads contain tool descriptions and links, not provider search results. Retain limitations, references and review dates when reusing the catalogue.
Continue with the site’s detailed guides and data
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.