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Robin

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AI-Powered Dark Web OSINT Tool

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Type
Open Source
Visit Website GitHub (4.8k stars)

About Robin

Robin is an AI-powered open-source tool designed for conducting dark web OSINT investigations. It leverages large language models (LLMs) to intelligently refine search queries, filter results from dark web search engines, and generate comprehensive investigation summaries. The tool features a clean modular architecture with separate search, scrape, and LLM workflows, supports multiple LLM providers (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Ollama, and any OpenAI-compatible API), and offers a Streamlit-based web UI for interactive investigations. Additional capabilities include conversational follow-ups answered from investigation data, one-click pivot suggestions, custom reporting, and Docker support for isolated deployment. The project is licensed under MIT and has attracted over 6,000 GitHub stars.

Key Features

Modular architecture with clean separation between search, scrape, and LLM workflows
Multi-model support for OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Ollama, or any OpenAI-compatible API
Streamlit-based web UI for interactive investigations
Conversational follow-ups answered from investigation data without re-running searches
One-click pivot suggestions for launching fresh investigations from findings
Docker-ready deployment for clean, isolated usage
Custom reporting to save investigation output for reporting or analysis
Extensible design allowing easy integration of new search engines, models, or output formats

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Supports multiple LLM providers including local models via Ollama
  • Modular design enables easy customization and extension
  • Docker support simplifies deployment and isolation
  • Interactive web UI lowers barrier to use
  • Conversational follow-ups improve analysis efficiency
  • Free and open-source (MIT license)
Cons
  • Requires Tor to be installed and running for searches
  • Accessing dark web content may be illegal in some jurisdictions
  • Relies on third-party LLM APIs which may have privacy implications
  • Limited to lawful investigative use; misuse is discouraged by disclaimer

Best For

Educational dark web OSINT investigationsLawful cybersecurity research and threat intelligence gatheringInvestigative journalism conducted within legal boundariesAcademic research on dark web content and patterns

FAQ

How do I install Tor for Robin?
Tor can be installed using 'apt install tor' on Linux/Windows(WSL) or 'brew install tor' on Mac. Ensure Tor is running in the background before using Robin.
How do I configure an LLM API key?
You can provide the API key by creating a .env file (refer to .env.example) or by setting environment variables. For Ollama, set OLLAMA_BASE_URL to http://host.docker.internal:11434 (Docker) or http://127.0.0.1:11434 (other methods). For other OpenAI-compatible providers, use the Custom API Provider expander in the sidebar.
Can I run Robin without Docker?
Yes, you can run Robin without Docker by cloning the repository and following the installation instructions for your operating system. Docker is recommended for clean, isolated usage.
Is Robin legal to use?
Robin is intended for educational and lawful investigative purposes only. Accessing or interacting with certain dark web content may be illegal depending on your jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to comply with all relevant laws and institutional policies.