Simple OSINT Recon FAQs

Question 1

What kind of use cases is Simple OSINT Recon best suited for?

Accepted Answer

This tool is ideal for security professionals, ethical hackers, and OSINT enthusiasts for conducting reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment preparation, digital footprint analysis, and general open-source intelligence gathering.

Question 2

What are the core features of this tool?

Accepted Answer

The core features include an IP Port Scanner to identify open ports, a Wigle BSSID Lookup for wireless network information, and a Username Tracker to find usernames across various platforms and services.

Question 3

How does Simple OSINT Recon integrate with other systems?

Accepted Answer

It's built as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, enabling seamless integration with other MCP-compatible platforms like Claude Desktop and various Claude API applications, allowing for extended functionality.

Question 4

Are there any prerequisites to use Simple OSINT Recon?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you'll need Python 3.8 or higher, UV (recommended) or pip for dependency management, an active internet connection, and potentially valid API keys for external services like Wigle.

Question 5

What is Simple OSINT Recon?

Accepted Answer

Simple OSINT Recon is a comprehensive Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tool designed for security and testing. It provides capabilities like IP port scanning, username tracking, and Wigle database lookups.

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