This list provides a collection of OSINT tools specifically designed for exploring and investigating the dark web, helping researchers and investigators gather valuable intelligence effectively and securely.
| Tool Name | Description |
|---|---|
| PryingDeep | A tool for gathering and analyzing data from the dark web to identify threats and illicit activities. |
| DarkDump | A Python-based dark web reconnaissance tool for searching and scraping onion sites. |
| TorBot | A dark web scraper that automates crawling and collecting data from onion sites on the Tor network. |
| OnionScan | A security and privacy analysis tool for onion services, helping identify misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. |
| Docker Onion Nmap | A Dockerized Nmap tool configured to scan dark web onion services for open ports and vulnerabilities. |
| Midnight Sea | A framework for conducting dark web investigations, focusing on Tor service discovery and monitoring. |
| DARC (Darknet Archive) | A dark web data collection tool that archives content from onion sites for analysis and investigation. |
| OnionIngestor | A tool for extracting and analyzing data from onion domains, enabling threat intelligence and monitoring. |
| VigilantOnion | A monitoring tool that tracks changes and updates to onion sites, providing alerts for significant events. |
| TorCrawl.py | A Python script designed for crawling and scraping data from the dark web efficiently. |
Dark Web search engine tools
| Tool Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Katana | A powerful crawler designed for deep and dark web enumeration, supporting complex scraping tasks. |
| OnionSearch | A Python-based tool for searching dark web onion domains and retrieving links. |
| Darkdump | A lightweight dark web reconnaissance tool for searching and scraping onion links. |
| Ahmia | A dark web search engine accessible via ahmia.fi, with an open-source codebase for indexing onion sites. |
| Darkus | A dark web scraping and search tool for extracting valuable data from onion websites. |
Learning Resources
- Prying Deep – Unveiling The Depths Of The Web
- Darkdump – Search The Deep Web Straight From Your Terminal
- TuesdayTool 9: TorBot For Open Source Intelligence | by Oloyede Olajumoke Elizabeth | Medium