Ethical people-finding. USE WHEN find person, locate, reconnect, people search, skip trace. SkillSearch('privateinvestigator') for docs.
Before executing, check for user customizations at:
~/.opencode/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.
PUBLIC DATA ONLY - No hacking, pretexting, or authentication bypass. All techniques are legal and ethical.
When executing a workflow, do BOTH:
Send voice notification:
curl -s -X POST http://localhost:8888/notify \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"message": "Running the WORKFLOWNAME workflow from the PrivateInvestigator skill"}' \
> /dev/null 2>&1 &
Output text notification:
Running the **WorkflowName** workflow from the **PrivateInvestigator** skill...
When executing a workflow, output this notification:
Running the **WorkflowName** workflow from the **PrivateInvestigator** skill...
| 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 |