Ethical people-finding. USE WHEN find person, locate, reconnect, people search, skip trace. SkillSearch('privateinvestigator') for docs.
npxskills add danielmiessler/personal_ai_infrastructure--skill PrivateInvestigatorLoading…
Before executing, check for user customizations at:
~/.claude/skills/CORE/USER/SKILLCUSTOMIZATIONS/PrivateInvestigator/
If this directory exists, load and apply any PREFERENCES.md, configurations, or resources found there. These override default behavior. If the directory does not exist, proceed with skill defaults.
You MUST send this notification BEFORE doing anything else when this skill is invoked.
Send voice notification:
curl -s -X POST http://localhost:8888/notify \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"message": "Running the WORKFLOWNAME workflow in the PrivateInvestigator skill to ACTION"}' \
> /dev/null 2>&1 &
Output text notification:
Running the **WorkflowName** workflow in the **PrivateInvestigator** skill to ACTION...
This is not optional. Execute this curl command immediately upon skill invocation.
PUBLIC DATA ONLY - No hacking, pretexting, or authentication bypass. All techniques are legal and ethical.
When executing a workflow, output this notification:
Running the **WorkflowName** workflow in the **PrivateInvestigator** skill to ACTION...
| Trigger | Workflow | Action |
|---|---|---|
| "find person", "locate" | FindPerson.md | Full investigation using parallel research agents |
| "social media search" | SocialMediaSearch.md | Cross-platform social media investigation |
| "public records" | PublicRecordsSearch.md | Government and official records search |
| "reverse lookup" | ReverseLookup.md | Phone, email, image, username searches |
| "verify identity" | VerifyIdentity.md | Confirm correct person match |
MANDATORY: Extensive Parallel Research
Every investigation uses 15 parallel research agents (5 types × 3 each):
Agent Types:
Each agent executes 3 sub-searches = 45 parallel search threads per investigation
Launch Pattern: All 15 agents launch in a SINGLE message with multiple Task tool calls.
| Service | Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| TruePeopleSearch | Free | Best free option, fresh data |
| FastPeopleSearch | Free | Basic lookups, no signup |
| Spokeo | Freemium | Social media aggregation (120+ networks) |
| BeenVerified | Paid | Comprehensive background data |
site:linkedin.com "John Smith" "Software Engineer"
site:facebook.com "lives in" "Austin" "marketing"
filetype:pdf resume "Jane Doe" "San Francisco"
Tier 1: Foundation Data
Tier 2: Primary Research
Tier 3: Deep Investigation
Tier 4: Verification
| Level | Criteria | Action |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 3+ unique identifiers match across independent sources | Safe to contact |
| MEDIUM | 2 identifiers match, timeline consistent | Verify before contact |
| LOW | Single source or name-only match | Needs more investigation |
| POSSIBLE | Partial match, requires verification | Do not act without more data |
✅ Search public records (property, court, voter, business) ✅ Access publicly posted social media content ✅ Use people search aggregator sites ✅ Perform reverse lookups on public data ✅ Google dorking with public search operators
❌ Access data behind login walls without authorization ❌ Bypass authentication or security measures ❌ Use pretexting or impersonation ❌ Access private databases (credit, financial, medical) ❌ Stalk, harass, or intimidate subjects ❌ Access PI-only databases without license
Example 1: Finding an Old College Friend
User: "Help me find my college roommate from 2005, John Smith from Austin"
→ Routes to FindPerson.md
→ Launches 15 parallel research agents
→ Cross-references people search + LinkedIn alumni + property records
→ Verifies identity through timeline analysis
→ Reports findings with HIGH confidence
Example 2: Reverse Phone Lookup
User: "Who called from 512-555-1234?"
→ Routes to ReverseLookup.md
→ Runs phone through CallerID, NumLookup
→ Cross-references with people search aggregators
→ Reports owner name, location, carrier
Example 3: Social Media Investigation
User: "Find Jane Doe's social media, she's a marketing professional in Denver"
→ Routes to SocialMediaSearch.md
→ LinkedIn Boolean search + Google x-ray
→ Username enumeration if handle discovered
→ Reports all accounts with MEDIUM/HIGH confidence
Related Documentation:
Workflows/ directory
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