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What is this app?

Owlculus is a 100% free and open-source OSINT investigation platform and toolkit that combines:

• Case Management System - Track multiple investigations with role-based access control and automatic case number generation
• Multi-user Collaboration - Work on OSINT investigation solo or with a team in real time and use the Tasks feature to keep on track
• OSINT Tool Integration - Run popular and custom OSINT tools directly from your browser
• Evidence Organization - Structured storage with browser extension support
• Entity Tracking - Keep organized notes on different people, companies, domains, IPs, and vehicles
• Automated Workflows - Run "hunts" to orchestrate multi-step investigations
• Cross-Case Analysis - Discover connections between separate investigations

Documentation

Getting Started

• Check out the Getting Started page for setup and a quick intro

User Guides

• Case Management - Creating and managing investigations
• Entity System - Tracking investigation subjects
• Evidence Management - Organizing files and captures
• Browser Extension - Web page and screenshot capture
• User Roles & Permissions - Admin, Investigator, and Analyst roles

OSINT Features

• Plugin System - Available OSINT tools and integrations
• Hunts - Running automated workflows
• Correlation Scanner - Finding cross-case connections
• API Documentation - RESTful API reference

Development

• Architecture Overview - System design and components
• Contributing Guide - How to contribute to Owlculus
• Plugin Development - Create custom OSINT plugins
• Hunt Creation Guide - Build automated investigation workflows

Technology Stack

• Backend: Python (FastAPI), PostgreSQL, SQLModel
• Frontend: Vue.js 3, Vuetify 3, TypeScript
• Infrastructure: Docker, Docker Compose
• Extension: Chrome Extension API (Manifest V3)

Community

• GitHub Issues - Report bugs or request features
• Discussions - Ask questions and share ideas

Project Status

Active Development: Owlculus is under active development. New features and improvements are added regularly so be sure to git pull often!

Roadmap Highlights

• Enhanced plugin library with more OSINT tools
• LLM integration for AI-powered analysis
• Advanced analytics and visualization
• Cloud deployment templates (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Python SDK for automation

Security & Privacy

Owlculus is designed with security in mind:

• All data stays on your infrastructure
• Core functionality does not require any internet connection (only plugins/hunts)
• Secure, role-based access control
• Completely open source for full transparency

License

Owlculus is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). This ensures it remains free and open source forever.