How to Install and Use Sherlock Tool in Termux

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Sherlock is a powerful tool that allows users to search for a specific username across various social media, forums, and popular websites. This tool is created by Siddharth Dushantha and is a Python-based tool that works efficiently for information gathering.

In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process to install and use the Sherlock tool in Termux.

Installing Sherlock Tool in Termux

Step 1: Update and Upgrade Dependencies

The first step is to update and upgrade your Termux dependencies. Use the following command to update and upgrade your dependencies to the latest version:

apt update && apt upgrade

Note: If prompted, press “N” to avoid downgrading.

Step 2: Install Python

After updating and upgrading your dependencies, install the Python language by using the following command:

pkg install python

Step 3: Install Git

Next, install Git which is necessary to download projects from the GitHub repository. Use the following command to install Git:

pkg install git

Step 4: Download Sherlock from GitHub

After installing Git, use the “git clone” command to download the desired project from the Sherlock GitHub repository:

git clone https://github.com/sherlock-project/sherlock.git

Step 5: Change to Sherlock Directory

Change the current directory to the Sherlock folder by using the following command:

cd sherlock

Step 6: Install Requirements for Sherlock

After changing the directory to Sherlock, use the following command to install the required packages:

pip3 install -r requiremnts.txt

Step 7: Install Missing Dependencies from Termux

Use the following command to install missing dependencies from Termux:

pip3 install requests requests_futures torrequest

Using Sherlock Tool in Termux

Step 1: Run Sherlock Tool

To use the Sherlock tool in Termux, type the following command in the terminal:

python sherlock.py username

Replace “username” with the username you want to scan. This command will search for the given username across all sites available in the Sherlock tool.

Step 2: Get Only Registered Websites

To get only those websites where the given username is registered, use the following command:

python sherlock.py username --print-found

Step 3: Access Stored Data

Sherlock stores the data in a text file. Use the following command to view the text file:

ls

This command will display the text file name. Use the following command to view the contents of the text file:

cat filename.txt

Replace “filename.txt” with the actual name of the text file.

Conclusion

Sherlock is a powerful tool that can be used for information gathering by searching for a specific username across various social media, forums, and popular websites. In this article, we have provided a step-by-step guide to install and use the Sherlock tool in Termux. We hope this article has helped you to use this amazing tool to its full potential.