ClatScope — The Swiss Army Knife for OSINT Research

When I first needed to check if a corporate employee email appeared in data breaches, I spent half a day switching between a dozen services. ClatScope does the same in a couple of minutes — and that's just one of its 70+ features.

What Is ClatScope Anyway?

ClatScope is a Python OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) utility that combines the capabilities of dozens of specialized services into a single interface. The project author, Joshua Clatney (Clats97), positions it as a tool for:

• Penetration testers
• Cybersecurity professionals
• Private investigators
• HR specialists (candidate vetting)
• Investigative journalists

Fun fact: despite the project's youth (first release in January 2024), it already has 1.1k stars on GitHub and 11.6k downloads.

Top 5 Features That Impressed Me

1. Comprehensive Leak Check

   • Checks email across Have I Been Pwned, Hunter.io, and Hudson Rock database in a single query
   • Example: python clatscope.py --email [email protected] --breach-check

2. Deep Username Recon

   • Scans 250+ platforms for account presence
   • Identifies linked profiles (Reddit, Twitter, Instagram)

3. Phone Number Analysis

   • Identifies carrier and region
   • Checks against breach databases
   • Recognizes VoIP numbers

4. Automated OSINT Person Profile

   • Collects open-source data by full name
   • Builds connections between people and organizations
   • Analyzes criminal history (for USA)

5. Quick Start with ClatScope Mini

   • Simplified version without API keys
   • Perfect for quick checks

How It Works Technically

Under the hood, ClatScope uses:

• Python 3.10+
• Integration with 15+ external APIs (Perplexity, Hunter.io, etc.)
• Modular architecture (each function is a separate module)
• Bulk operations support via CSV

Installation is straightforward:

git clone https://github.com/Clats97/ClatScope.git
pip install -r requirements.txt

Real-World Use Cases

1. For Incident Responders:

   • When a corporate email is compromised — instantly check all employees for involvement in breaches

2. For HR Managers:

   • Verify candidate data before hiring

3. For Journalists:

   • Find linked accounts from leaks to establish a source's identity

4. For Administrators:

   • Check IP addresses against blacklists

Caveats

• Full functionality requires paid API keys
• Some features (criminal checks) only work for the USA
• The subscription (from $9.99/month) includes key rotation and abuse protection

Verdict: Who Should Try It?

ClatScope is a must-have for:

• SOC/SIEM teams
• Ethical hackers
• Corporate security teams

If you regularly need to check digital footprints — install at least ClatScope Mini. For professional use, consider the subscription — it saves hours of manual work.

The project is actively developing: just in October 2025, there were 47 commits. I recommend forking the repository — what if the author adds something truly groundbreaking?

P.S. The author asks that you use the tool ethically — don't check your exes without their consent ;)