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 Flowsint is an open-source OSINT graph exploration tool designed for ethical investigation, transparency, and verification.
 
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+**Ethics:** Please read [ETHICS.md](./ETHICS.md) for responsible use guidelines.
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 <img width="1439" height="899" alt="hero-dark" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b42698-18ab-4389-b070-b231f4ba257c" />
 
 ## Get started