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Create a resource file ​

A resource file is a CSV file that lists OSINT tools and services. It can be imported when creating an investigation or from the resource library, and exported at any time.

What is it for? ​

Rather than creating your resources one by one in the interface, you can prepare your own catalog of tools in CSV and import it in a single operation. Handy for sharing a toolset with a team or migrating from another tool.

File format ​

The file must be comma-delimited (,) and UTF-8 encoded.

Required columns ​

ColumnRequiredDescription
nameYesResource name
typeYes"website" or "script" (includes software)
descriptionNoShort description
urlNoURL without https:// or http://
queryUrlNoURL with placeholder
genericNo"yes" for all types, "no" for specific types
typesTargetedNoList of targeted entity types

Example file ​

csv
name,type,description,url,queryUrl,generic,typesTargeted
Google,website,Search engine,google.com,google.com/search?q={{value}},yes,
SocialScan,script,Find accounts by username,,,,clh6rf805twci0bujhft9fc5m
Epieos,website,Email investigation,epieos.com,epieos.com/results?q={{value}},no,clh6r9r6wtvwa0buj4osvepjb
Shodan,website,Search engine for devices,shodan.io,shodan.io/search?query={{value}},no,clh6sgxq9tww10buuhzho55jg

The queryUrl field ​

The queryUrl lets you automatically open the tool with the selected entity's value. Use the placeholder, which is replaced by the entity's value at click time.

Examples:

  • google.com/search?q= — Google search with the value
  • epieos.com/results?q= — Epieos search with the email
  • shodan.io/search?query= — Shodan search with the IP

Do not include https:// in the URL — the application adds it automatically.

The typesTargeted field ​

This field determines for which entity types the resource appears in the detail panel.

To get the type IDs:

  1. Open Main menu → Types selector
  2. Select the desired type(s) (Ctrl+Click for several)
  3. Use the Copy text button (or Copy for Excel if you work in a spreadsheet)
  4. Paste the IDs into the typesTargeted column

Import the file ​

When creating an investigation ​

In the creation dialog, a button lets you associate a resource set. You can create a new set by importing your CSV.

From the resource library ​

  1. Go to Resources
  2. Click Import
  3. Select your CSV file

Imported resources are added to your library without overwriting existing resources with a different name.

Export your resources ​

To export your custom resources to CSV (to back them up or share them):

  1. Go to Resources
  2. Click Export

The generated CSV follows exactly the format expected for a later re-import.

Tips ​

  • Start by exporting your existing resources to get a concrete example of the expected format
  • Test your queryUrl by manually opening the URL in a browser with a real value in place of
  • For generic resources (usable with all entity types), set generic to "yes" and leave typesTargeted empty

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