USE WHEN find person, locate, reconnect, people search, skip trace. SkillSearch('privateinvestigator') for docs.
Before executing, check for user customizations at:
~/.claude/skills/PAI/USER/SKILLCUSTOMIZATIONS/PrivateInvestigator/
If this directory exists, load and apply any PREFERENCES.md, configurations, or resources found there. These override default behavior. If the directory does not exist, proceed with skill defaults.
You MUST send this notification BEFORE doing anything else when this skill is invoked.
Send voice notification:
curl -s -X POST http://localhost:8888/notify \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"message": "Running the WORKFLOWNAME workflow in the PrivateInvestigator skill to ACTION"}' \
> /dev/null 2>&1 &
Output text notification:
Running the **WorkflowName** workflow in the **PrivateInvestigator** skill to ACTION...
This is not optional. Execute this curl command immediately upon skill invocation.
PUBLIC DATA ONLY - No hacking, pretexting, or authentication bypass. All techniques are legal and ethical.
When executing a workflow, output this notification:
Running the **WorkflowName** workflow in the **PrivateInvestigator** skill to ACTION...
| Trigger | Workflow | Action |
|---|---|---|
| "find person", "locate" | FindPerson.md | Full investigation using parallel research agents |
| "social media search" | SocialMediaSearch.md | Cross-platform social media investigation |
| "public records" | PublicRecordsSearch.md | Government and official records search |
| "reverse lookup" | ReverseLookup.md | Phone, email, image, username searches |
| "verify identity" | VerifyIdentity.md | Confirm correct person match |
MANDATORY: Extensive Parallel Research
Every investigation uses 15 parallel research agents (5 types × 3 each):
Agent Types:
Each agent executes 3 sub-searches = 45 parallel search threads per investigation
Launch Pattern: All 15 agents launch in a SINGLE message with multiple Task tool calls.
| Service | Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| TruePeopleSearch | Free | Best free option, fresh data |
| FastPeopleSearch | Free | Basic lookups, no signup |
| Spokeo | Freemium | Social media aggregation (120+ networks) |
| BeenVerified | Paid | Comprehensive background data |