Merlin
Facebook & Instagram OSINT

Facebook & Instagram OSINT

Facebook & Instagram OSINT web extension

What is Facebook & Instagram OSINT?
"Facebook & Instagram OSINT" is a Firefox extension designed to enhance open-source intelligence (OSINT) operations on Facebook and Instagram. Capabilities range from retrieving IDs, public and obfuscated emails, and phone numbers, to injecting these details directly into the webpage. Users can copy IDs to clipboard and toggle an overlay for easy viewing of results. Ideal for both individual and professional use in OSINT practices.
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This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2024-02-13
By: Geluchat
Users: 811
Rating: 4.45 (11)
Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2022-09-23)
Creation date: 2021-06-04
Weekly download count: 116
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • clipboardWrite
  • contextualIdentities
  • cookies
  • *://*.facebook.com/*
  • *://*.instagram.com/*
  • storage
Size: 130.27K
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Summary
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In order to print the results on Facebook or Instagram, you need to toogle "Enable overlay" on the web extension menu. If it does not work, please restart your browser.

Here is the list of the current implemented features :

Facebook :

  • Copy current Facebook ID to clipboard
  • Get any Facebook ID
  • Inject ID directly into the webpage
Instagram :
  • Get Instagram ID
  • Get public email and phone number
  • Get obfuscated email and phone number
  • Inject user information directly into the webpage
User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very simple to use
  • VERY usefull
  • Must have for saving time on investigations
Cons
  • Ne fonctionne pas
  • Donne seulement le ID
  • Does not work with Instagram currently
Most mentioned
  • Usefulness in investigations
  • Ease of use
  • Problems with functionality
  • Issues with Instagram compatibility
Recent reviews
by JUANITO, 2024-01-09
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Safety
Risk impact

Facebook & Instagram OSINT is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Facebook & Instagram OSINT if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Facebook & Instagram OSINT may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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