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'''Welcome to OSINT Commons!'''
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  <div class="nav-title">Welcome to OSINT Commons!</div>
  <div class="hero-tagline">Where open knowledge meets organized purpose.</div>


  <div style="padding:.4em .6em; line-height:1.7;">
    <h2 style="margin:.6em 0 .3em 0;">History</h2>


= History =
    <p>In September 2025, a new resource was born to help make the world of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) more organized, accessible, and efficient: OSINT Commons. This platform was created to bring together researchers, analysts, and enthusiasts under one shared mission—categorizing and streamlining the vast amount of OSINT work being done across the globe. By serving as a central hub, OSINT Commons aims to reduce duplication, increase collaboration, and make critical knowledge easier to find.</p>


In September 2025, a new resource was born to help make the world of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) more organized, accessible, and efficient: OSINT Commons. This platform was created to bring together researchers, analysts, and enthusiasts under one shared mission—categorizing and streamlining the vast amount of OSINT work being done across the globe. By serving as a central hub, OSINT Commons aims to reduce duplication, increase collaboration, and make critical knowledge easier to find.
    <p>The heart of OSINT Commons lies in its ability to categorize information. In a field where data can come from countless sources—social media, public records, geospatial imagery, and more—having a structured and searchable knowledge base is invaluable. Instead of scattered notes, disconnected repositories, or one-off projects lost in the noise, OSINT Commons provides a reliable home where information can be organized by topic, tool, or investigative method. This ensures that the community’s work doesn’t just serve the present moment but becomes a growing library for the future.</p>


The heart of OSINT Commons lies in its ability to categorize information. In a field where data can come from countless sources—social media, public records, geospatial imagery, and more—having a structured and searchable knowledge base is invaluable. Instead of scattered notes, disconnected repositories, or one-off projects lost in the noise, OSINT Commons provides a reliable home where information can be organized by topic, tool, or investigative method. This ensures that the community’s work doesn’t just serve the present moment but becomes a growing library for the future.
    <p>Beyond structure, OSINT Commons is about accessibility and collaboration. Too often, OSINT knowledge is trapped behind closed groups or siloed communities, limiting the ability of new learners or independent researchers to contribute. By creating a welcoming, transparent platform, the site encourages both experts and newcomers to share their findings, refine their skills, and connect with others who share their passion. The result is a community that grows stronger together, powered by shared knowledge rather than isolated effort.</p>


Beyond structure, OSINT Commons is about accessibility and collaboration. Too often, OSINT knowledge is trapped behind closed groups or siloed communities, limiting the ability of new learners or independent researchers to contribute. By creating a welcoming, transparent platform, the site encourages both experts and newcomers to share their findings, refine their skills, and connect with others who share their passion. The result is a community that grows stronger together, powered by shared knowledge rather than isolated effort.
    <p>The platform also seeks to highlight the ethical side of OSINT. In an era where information can be misused as easily as it can be harnessed for good, OSINT Commons provides not just raw data but also context, guidance, and best practices. By promoting responsible use of information, it ensures that the work being done contributes to greater understanding, accountability, and truth—values that are more important than ever in today’s digital landscape.</p>


The platform also seeks to highlight the ethical side of OSINT. In an era where information can be misused as easily as it can be harnessed for good, OSINT Commons provides not just raw data but also context, guidance, and best practices. By promoting responsible use of information, it ensures that the work being done contributes to greater understanding, accountability, and truth—values that are more important than ever in today’s digital landscape.
    <p>As OSINT Commons begins its journey, the vision is clear: to be the go-to resource for those committed to uncovering knowledge through open sources. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a student just starting to explore, or someone who simply values accurate and open information, you have a place here. Together, we can make OSINT more streamlined, more ethical, and more impactful. Welcome to OSINT Commons—where open knowledge meets organized purpose.</p>


As OSINT Commons begins its journey, the vision is clear: to be the go-to resource for those committed to uncovering knowledge through open sources. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a student just starting to explore, or someone who simply values accurate and open information, you have a place here. Together, we can make OSINT more streamlined, more ethical, and more impactful. Welcome to OSINT Commons—where open knowledge meets organized purpose.
    <p>So far, the editors have created [[Special:Statistics|'''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''']] entries, completed [[Special:Statistics|'''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''']] edits and uploaded [[:Special:NewFiles|'''{{NUMBEROFFILES}}''']] pictures, with a total of [[Special:Statistics|'''{{NUMBEROFUSERS}}''']] editors have contributed to the OSINT Commons. Thank you for your efforts!</p>
 
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    Category navigation - Quick access to relevant information
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Navigate using the categories below, or [[Help:Search|search for specific pages]].


<!-- SOUTH AMERICA -->
<!-- ========== CATEGORY NAVIGATION ========== -->
<div class="mw-collapsible" id="mw-customcollapsible-SouthAmerica">
<div class="nav-block" style="margin-top:20px;">
<div style="cursor:default;">
  <div class="nav-title">Category navigation - Quick access to relevant information</div>
'''Select a region:'''
  Navigate using the categories below, or [[Help:Search|search for specific pages]].
<span style="font-size: 1.2em;border: 1px solid #FFF;background:#000;color:#FFF;margin:2px;padding:2px;">'''South America'''</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica mw-customtoggle">North America</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica mw-customtoggle-Europe mw-customtoggle">Europe</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica mw-customtoggle-MENA mw-customtoggle">MENA</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica mw-customtoggle-SSA mw-customtoggle">Sub-Saharan Africa</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica mw-customtoggle-SWAsia mw-customtoggle">Southwest Asia</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica mw-customtoggle-APAC mw-customtoggle">E/SE Asia-Pacific</span>
</div>
* General Category:[[:Category:South America|South America]]
<div style="max-width: 600px;display: flex;flex-direction: row;">
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
* [[:Category:Towns (South America)|Towns]]
* [[:Category:Nations (South America)|Nations]]
* [[:Category:Alliances (South America)|Alliances]]
* [[:Category:Wars (South America)|Wars]]
</div>
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
* [[:Category:Battles (South America)|Battles]]
* [[:Category:Conflicts (South America)|Conflicts]]
* [[:Category:Businesses (South America)|Businesses]]
</div>
</div>
</div>


<!-- NORTH AMERICA -->
  <!-- AMERICAS -->
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-NorthAmerica">
  <div class="mw-collapsible" id="mw-customcollapsible-Americas">
<div style="cursor:default;">
    <div class="region-pills">
'''Select a region:'''
      <span class="region-pill active">'''Americas'''</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica mw-customtoggle">South America</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-Americas mw-customtoggle-Africa">Africa</span>
<span style="font-size: 1.2em;border: 1px solid #FFF;background:#000;color:#FFF;margin:2px;padding:2px;">'''North America'''</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-Americas mw-customtoggle-AsiaOceania">Asia and Oceania</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica mw-customtoggle-Europe mw-customtoggle">Europe</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-Americas mw-customtoggle-EuropeRussiaCaucasus">Europe, Russia, and Caucasus</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica mw-customtoggle-MENA mw-customtoggle">MENA</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-Americas mw-customtoggle-MiddleEast">Middle East</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica mw-customtoggle-SSA mw-customtoggle">Sub-Saharan Africa</span>
    </div>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica mw-customtoggle-SWAsia mw-customtoggle">Southwest Asia</span>
    * General Category: [[:Category:Americas|Americas]]
<span class="mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica mw-customtoggle-APAC mw-customtoggle">E/SE Asia-Pacific</span>
    <div style="max-width:1300px;display:flex;gap:1.2em;flex-wrap:wrap;">
</div>
      <div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
* General Category:[[:Category:North America|North America]]
        * [[:Category:United States(Americas)|United States]]
<div style="max-width: 600px;display: flex;flex-direction: row;">
        * [[:Category:Canada (Americas)|Canada]]
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
        * [[:Category:Central America (Americas)|Central America]]
* [[:Category:Towns (North America)|Towns]]
        * [[:Category:Caribbean (Americas)|Caribbean]]
* [[:Category:Nations (North America)|Nations]]
        * [[:Category:Mexico (Americas)|Mexico]]
* [[:Category:Alliances (North America)|Alliances]]
      </div>
* [[:Category:Wars (North America)|Wars]]
      <div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
</div>
        * [[:Category:Venezuela (Americas)|Venezuela]]
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
        * [[:Category:Colombia (Americas)|Colombia]]
* [[:Category:Battles (North America)|Battles]]
        * [[:Category:South America(Americas)|South America]]
* [[:Category:Conflicts (North America)|Conflicts]]
        * [[:Category:Wars (Brazil)|Brazil]]
* [[:Category:Businesses (North America)|Businesses]]
        * [[:Category:Wars (Argentina)|Argentina]]
</div>
      </div>
</div>
<div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
</div>
        * [[:Category:1 (Americas)|1]]
        * [[:Category:2 (Americas)|2]]
        * [[:Category:3 (Americas)|3]]
        * [[:Category:4 (Americas)|4]]
        * [[:Category:5 (Americas)|5]]
      </div>
<div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
        * [[:Category:Political (Americas)|Political]]
        * [[:Category:Military (Americas)|Military]]
        * [[:Category:Economic (Americas)|Economic]]
        * [[:Category:Diplomacy (Americas)|Diplomacy]]
        * [[:Category:Society (Americas)|Society]]
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>


<!-- EUROPE -->
  <!-- AFRICA -->
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-Europe">
  <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-Africa">
<div style="cursor:default;">
    <div class="region-pills">
'''Select a region:'''
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-Africa mw-customtoggle-Americas">Americas</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-Europe mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica">South America</span>
      <span class="region-pill active">'''Africa'''</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-Europe mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica">North America</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-Africa mw-customtoggle-AsiaOceania">Asia and Oceania</span>
<span style="font-size: 1.2em;border: 1px solid #FFF;background:#000;color:#FFF;margin:2px;padding:2px;">'''Europe'''</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-Africa mw-customtoggle-EuropeRussiaCaucasus">Europe, Russia, and Caucasus</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-Europe mw-customtoggle-MENA">MENA</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-Africa mw-customtoggle-MiddleEast">Middle East</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-Europe mw-customtoggle-SSA">Sub-Saharan Africa</span>
    </div>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-Europe mw-customtoggle-SWAsia">Southwest Asia</span>
    * General Category: [[:Category:Africa|Africa]]
<span class="mw-customtoggle-Europe mw-customtoggle-APAC">E/SE Asia-Pacific</span>
    <div style="max-width:1500px;display:flex;gap:1.2em;flex-wrap:wrap;">
</div>
      <div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
* General Category:[[:Category:Europe|Europe]]
        * [[:Category:1 (Africa)|1]]
<div style="max-width: 600px;display: flex;flex-direction: row;">
        * [[:Category:2 (Africa)|2]]
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
        * [[:Category:3 (Africa)|3]]
* [[:Category:Towns (Europe)|Towns]]
        * [[:Category:4 (Africa)|4]]
* [[:Category:Nations (Europe)|Nations]]
        * [[:Category:5 (Africa)|5]]
* [[:Category:Alliances (Europe)|Alliances]]
      </div>
* [[:Category:Wars (Europe)|Wars]]
<div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
</div>
        * [[:Category:Political (Africa)|Political]]
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
        * [[:Category:Military (Africa)|Military]]
* [[:Category:Battles (Europe)|Battles]]
        * [[:Category:Economic (Africa)|Economic]]
* [[:Category:Conflicts (Europe)|Conflicts]]
        * [[:Category:Diplomacy (Africa)|Diplomacy]]
* [[:Category:Businesses (Europe)|Businesses]]
        * [[:Category:Society (Africa)|Society]]
</div>
      </div>
</div>
    </div>
</div>
  </div>


<!-- MENA -->
  <!-- ASIA AND OCEANIA -->
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-MENA">
  <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-AsiaOceania">
<div style="cursor:default;">
    <div class="region-pills">
'''Select a region:'''
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-AsiaOceania mw-customtoggle-Americas">Americas</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-MENA mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica">South America</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-AsiaOceania mw-customtoggle-Africa">Africa</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-MENA mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica">North America</span>
      <span class="region-pill active">'''Asia and Oceania'''</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-MENA mw-customtoggle-Europe">Europe</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-AsiaOceania mw-customtoggle-EuropeRussiaCaucasus">Europe, Russia, and Caucasus</span>
<span style="font-size: 1.2em;border: 1px solid #FFF;background:#000;color:#FFF;margin:2px;padding:2px;">'''MENA'''</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-AsiaOceania mw-customtoggle-MiddleEast">Middle East</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-MENA mw-customtoggle-SSA">Sub-Saharan Africa</span>
    </div>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-MENA mw-customtoggle-SWAsia">Southwest Asia</span>
    * General Category: [[:Category:Asia and Oceania|Asia and Oceania]]
<span class="mw-customtoggle-MENA mw-customtoggle-APAC">E/SE Asia-Pacific</span>
    <div style="max-width:1500px;display:flex;gap:1.2em;flex-wrap:wrap;">
</div>
      <div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
* General Category:[[:Category:MENA|MENA]]
        * [[:Category:1 (Asia and Oceania)|1]]
<div style="max-width: 600px;display: flex;flex-direction: row;">
        * [[:Category:2 (Asia and Oceania)|2]]
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
        * [[:Category:3 (Asia and Oceania)|3]]
* [[:Category:Towns (MENA)|Towns]]
        * [[:Category:4 (Asia and Oceania)|4]]
* [[:Category:Nations (MENA)|Nations]]
        * [[:Category:5 (Asia and Oceania)|5]]
* [[:Category:Alliances (MENA)|Alliances]]
      </div>
* [[:Category:Wars (MENA)|Wars]]
<div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
</div>
        * [[:Category:Political (Asia and Oceania)|Political]]
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
        * [[:Category:Military (Asia and Oceania)|Military]]
* [[:Category:Battles (MENA)|Battles]]
        * [[:Category:Economic (Asia and Oceania)|Economic]]
* [[:Category:Conflicts (MENA)|Conflicts]]
        * [[:Category:Diplomacy (Asia and Oceania)|Diplomacy]]
* [[:Category:Businesses (MENA)|Businesses]]
        * [[:Category:Society (Asia and Oceania)|Society]]
</div>
      </div>
</div>
    </div>
</div>
  </div>


<!-- SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA -->
  <!-- EUROPE, RUSSIA, AND CAUCASUS -->
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-SSA">
  <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-EuropeRussiaCaucasus">
<div style="cursor:default;">
    <div class="region-pills">
'''Select a region:'''
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-EuropeRussiaCaucasus mw-customtoggle-Americas">Americas</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SSA mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica">South America</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-EuropeRussiaCaucasus mw-customtoggle-Africa">Africa</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SSA mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica">North America</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-EuropeRussiaCaucasus mw-customtoggle-AsiaOceania">Asia and Oceania</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SSA mw-customtoggle-Europe">Europe</span>
      <span class="region-pill active">'''Europe, Russia, and Caucasus'''</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SSA mw-customtoggle-MENA">MENA</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-EuropeRussiaCaucasus mw-customtoggle-MiddleEast">Middle East</span>
<span style="font-size: 1.2em;border: 1px solid #FFF;background:#000;color:#FFF;margin:2px;padding:2px;">'''Sub-Saharan Africa'''</span>
    </div>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SSA mw-customtoggle-SWAsia">Southwest Asia</span>
    * General Category: [[:Category:Europe, Russia, and Caucasus|Europe, Russia, and Caucasus]]
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SSA mw-customtoggle-APAC">E/SE Asia-Pacific</span>
    <div style="max-width:1500px;display:flex;gap:1.2em;flex-wrap:wrap;">
</div>
      <div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
* General Category:[[:Category:Sub-Saharan Africa|Sub-Saharan Africa]]
        * [[:Category:1 (Europe, Russia, and Caucasus)|1]]
<div style="max-width: 600px;display: flex;flex-direction: row;">
        * [[:Category:2 (Europe, Russia, and Caucasus)|2]]
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
        * [[:Category:3 (Europe, Russia, and Caucasus)|3]]
* [[:Category:Towns (Sub-Saharan Africa)|Towns]]
        * [[:Category:4 (Europe, Russia, and Caucasus)|4]]
* [[:Category:Nations (Sub-Saharan Africa)|Nations]]
        * [[:Category:5 (Europe, Russia, and Caucasus)|5]]
* [[:Category:Alliances (Sub-Saharan Africa)|Alliances]]
      </div>
* [[:Category:Wars (Sub-Saharan Africa)|Wars]]
<div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
</div>
        * [[:Category:Political (Europe, Russia, and Caucasus)|Political]]
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
        * [[:Category:Military (Europe, Russia, and Caucasus)|Military]]
* [[:Category:Battles (Sub-Saharan Africa)|Battles]]
        * [[:Category:Economic (Europe, Russia, and Caucasus)|Economic]]
* [[:Category:Conflicts (Sub-Saharan Africa)|Conflicts]]
        * [[:Category:Diplomacy (Europe, Russia, and Caucasus)|Diplomacy]]
* [[:Category:Businesses (Sub-Saharan Africa)|Businesses]]
        * [[:Category:Society (Europe, Russia, and Caucasus)|Society]]
</div>
      </div>
</div>
    </div>
</div>
  </div>


<!-- SOUTHWEST ASIA -->
  <!-- MIDDLE EAST -->
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-SWAsia">
  <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-MiddleEast">
<div style="cursor:default;">
    <div class="region-pills">
'''Select a region:'''
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-MiddleEast mw-customtoggle-Americas">Americas</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SWAsia mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica">South America</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-MiddleEast mw-customtoggle-Africa">Africa</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SWAsia mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica">North America</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-MiddleEast mw-customtoggle-AsiaOceania">Asia and Oceania</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SWAsia mw-customtoggle-Europe">Europe</span>
      <span class="region-pill mw-customtoggle-MiddleEast mw-customtoggle-EuropeRussiaCaucasus">Europe, Russia, and Caucasus</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SWAsia mw-customtoggle-MENA">MENA</span>
      <span class="region-pill active">'''Middle East'''</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SWAsia mw-customtoggle-SSA">Sub-Saharan Africa</span>
    </div>
<span style="font-size: 1.2em;border: 1px solid #FFF;background:#000;color:#FFF;margin:2px;padding:2px;">'''Southwest Asia'''</span>
    * General Category: [[:Category:Middle East|Middle East]]
<span class="mw-customtoggle-SWAsia mw-customtoggle-APAC">E/SE Asia-Pacific</span>
    <div style="max-width:1500px;display:flex;gap:1.2em;flex-wrap:wrap;">
</div>
      <div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
* General Category:[[:Category:Southwest Asia|Southwest Asia]]
        * [[:Category:1 (Middle East)|1]]
<div style="max-width: 600px;display: flex;flex-direction: row;">
        * [[:Category:2 (Middle East)|2]]
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
        * [[:Category:3 (Middle East)|3]]
* [[:Category:Towns (Southwest Asia)|Towns]]
        * [[:Category:4 (Middle East)|4]]
* [[:Category:Nations (Southwest Asia)|Nations]]
        * [[:Category:5 (Middle East)|5]]
* [[:Category:Alliances (Southwest Asia)|Alliances]]
      </div>
* [[:Category:Wars (Southwest Asia)|Wars]]
<div style="flex:1;min-width:260px;">
</div>
        * [[:Category:Political (Middle East)|Political]]
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
        * [[:Category:Military (Middle East)|Military]]
* [[:Category:Battles (Southwest Asia)|Battles]]
        * [[:Category:Economic (Middle East)|Economic]]
* [[:Category:Conflicts (Southwest Asia)|Conflicts]]
        * [[:Category:Diplomacy (Middle East)|Diplomacy]]
* [[:Category:Businesses (Southwest Asia)|Businesses]]
        * [[:Category:Society (Middle East)|Society]]
</div>
      </div>
</div>
    </div>
</div>
  </div>


<!-- E/SE ASIA-PACIFIC -->
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-APAC">
<div style="cursor:default;">
'''Select a region:'''
<span class="mw-customtoggle-APAC mw-customtoggle-SouthAmerica">South America</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-APAC mw-customtoggle-NorthAmerica">North America</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-APAC mw-customtoggle-Europe">Europe</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-APAC mw-customtoggle-MENA">MENA</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-APAC mw-customtoggle-SSA">Sub-Saharan Africa</span>
<span class="mw-customtoggle-APAC mw-customtoggle-SWAsia">Southwest Asia</span>
<span style="font-size: 1.2em;border: 1px solid #FFF;background:#000;color:#FFF;margin:2px;padding:2px;">'''E/SE Asia-Pacific'''</span>
</div>
* General Category:[[:Category:E/SE Asia-Pacific|E/SE Asia-Pacific]]
<div style="max-width: 600px;display: flex;flex-direction: row;">
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
* [[:Category:Towns (E/SE Asia-Pacific)|Towns]]
* [[:Category:Nations (E/SE Asia-Pacific)|Nations]]
* [[:Category:Alliances (E/SE Asia-Pacific)|Alliances]]
* [[:Category:Wars (E/SE Asia-Pacific)|Wars]]
</div>
<div style="flex-grow: 1;width:50%;">
* [[:Category:Battles (E/SE Asia-Pacific)|Battles]]
* [[:Category:Conflicts (E/SE Asia-Pacific)|Conflicts]]
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Welcome to OSINT Commons!
Where open knowledge meets organized purpose.

History

In September 2025, a new resource was born to help make the world of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) more organized, accessible, and efficient: OSINT Commons. This platform was created to bring together researchers, analysts, and enthusiasts under one shared mission—categorizing and streamlining the vast amount of OSINT work being done across the globe. By serving as a central hub, OSINT Commons aims to reduce duplication, increase collaboration, and make critical knowledge easier to find.

The heart of OSINT Commons lies in its ability to categorize information. In a field where data can come from countless sources—social media, public records, geospatial imagery, and more—having a structured and searchable knowledge base is invaluable. Instead of scattered notes, disconnected repositories, or one-off projects lost in the noise, OSINT Commons provides a reliable home where information can be organized by topic, tool, or investigative method. This ensures that the community’s work doesn’t just serve the present moment but becomes a growing library for the future.

Beyond structure, OSINT Commons is about accessibility and collaboration. Too often, OSINT knowledge is trapped behind closed groups or siloed communities, limiting the ability of new learners or independent researchers to contribute. By creating a welcoming, transparent platform, the site encourages both experts and newcomers to share their findings, refine their skills, and connect with others who share their passion. The result is a community that grows stronger together, powered by shared knowledge rather than isolated effort.

The platform also seeks to highlight the ethical side of OSINT. In an era where information can be misused as easily as it can be harnessed for good, OSINT Commons provides not just raw data but also context, guidance, and best practices. By promoting responsible use of information, it ensures that the work being done contributes to greater understanding, accountability, and truth—values that are more important than ever in today’s digital landscape.

As OSINT Commons begins its journey, the vision is clear: to be the go-to resource for those committed to uncovering knowledge through open sources. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a student just starting to explore, or someone who simply values accurate and open information, you have a place here. Together, we can make OSINT more streamlined, more ethical, and more impactful. Welcome to OSINT Commons—where open knowledge meets organized purpose.

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