SpiderFoot

Automated OSINT collection with 200+ modules.

KaliParrotlow

pkg: spiderfoot

SpiderFoot queries 200+ data sources to map emails, IPs, domains, breaches and more, via web UI or CLI.

Syntax

spiderfoot -s {target} -m {modules}

Example

spiderfoot -l 127.0.0.1:5001

Launches the web UI to run scans against a target.

Advantages
  • Massive source coverage
  • Correlation + visualisation
Disadvantages
  • Many sources need API keys
  • Can be slow/noisy
Tags
#osint#automation

Official docs: SpiderFoot

Related commands

Frequently asked questions

What is SpiderFoot used for?
SpiderFoot queries 200+ data sources to map emails, IPs, domains, breaches and more, via web UI or CLI.
What is an example SpiderFoot command?
A common example is: spiderfoot -l 127.0.0.1:5001 — Launches the web UI to run scans against a target.
Is SpiderFoot part of Kali Linux?
Yes. SpiderFoot ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install spiderfoot.
What category of security tool is SpiderFoot?
SpiderFoot is a Information Gathering tool with a low-risk profile when run against a live target.

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