Use self-hosting for repeatability
SpiderFoot and Recon-ng are good fits when you need repeatable workflows and local records.
Authorized OSINT field guide · 2026-06-22
Self-hosted OSINT tools
Self-hosting helps with repeatability and data control, but it does not remove the need for authorization.
Do not self-host everything
Shodan and Censys provide curated internet-wide datasets that are hard to reproduce safely.
Control stored data
Keep collected entities, credentials, screenshots and reports inside the authorized project boundary.