holehe
Holehe is a command line tool designed for OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) purposes. It is primarily used to gather information about a target by querying various search engines and websites. Holehe is written in Python and offers a simple yet powerful interface with command line arguments. With Holehe, you can search for various types of data such as email addresses, phone numbers, usernames, domains, and IP addresses. The tool utilizes multiple search engines, including Google, Bing, Baidu, and Shodan, to retrieve relevant results. Holehe also supports advanced search operators to refine your search queries and obtain more specific information. The results obtained by Holehe can be saved in different formats, such as CSV, JSON, and TXT for further analysis. It incorporates various modules for extracting data from different online sources, providing a comprehensive overview of the target. Holehe supports multithreading, allowing for faster and more efficient data collection. Overall, Holehe is a versatile and effective tool for performing OSINT investigations and extracting valuable information from public sources.
List of commands for holehe:
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holehe:tldr:0835b holehe: Show status for only sites where the specified email address is in use.$ holehe ${username@example-org} --only-usedtry on your machineexplain this command
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holehe:tldr:dfe6b holehe: Show status across all supported websites for the specified email address.$ holehe ${username@example-org}try on your machineexplain this command