Frequently Asked Questions

OSIRIS is an Open Source Intelligence & Reconnaissance Integrated System that provides a real-time global intelligence dashboard. It aggregates live flight tracking, CCTV networks, earthquake monitoring, conflict zone mapping, and 24/7 news feeds into a single GPU-accelerated interface. The platform is designed for comprehensive situational awareness across multiple intelligence domains.

OSIRIS stands out through its real-time data aggregation, GPU-accelerated rendering for 60fps performance, and comprehensive coverage across 16+ intelligence domains. Unlike many alternatives, it's built with modern web technologies (Next.js 16, MapLibre GL) and offers a browser-based interface without requiring local installation. It provides both visualization tools and active reconnaissance capabilities through its integrated RECON Toolkit.

Yes, OSIRIS can be considered an alternative to platforms like Palantir for certain use cases. While Palantir is primarily an enterprise-grade data fusion platform, OSIRIS offers similar capabilities for intelligence gathering and analysis but with a focus on real-time, geospatial data visualization and a more accessible, web-based interface.

OSIRIS is designed for professionals who need comprehensive intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities. Our primary users include:

• Security Teams: Monitoring threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber attacks
• Defense & Intelligence: Situational awareness across multiple domains
• Journalists: Verifying information and monitoring breaking news
• Emergency Response: Coordinating disaster relief efforts
• Corporate Security: Tracking threats and monitoring areas of interest
• Researchers: Analyzing patterns and gathering data for studies

OSIRIS is designed to be accessible to users with varying technical backgrounds. The basic visualization interface is intuitive and requires minimal technical knowledge. However, the RECON Toolkit and advanced features are most effective when used by professionals with experience in intelligence gathering, cybersecurity, or research.

Getting started with OSIRIS is simple:

1. Visit our Live Demo or sign up for an account
2. Navigate to the main dashboard where you'll see the global map interface
3. Toggle on different data layers using the layer controls
4. Use the RECON Toolkit for active intelligence gathering
5. Explore the various intelligence domains through the menu options

No, OSIRIS is a web-based platform that runs entirely in your browser. There is no installation required. You can access it from any modern web browser on desktop or mobile devices. All processing and rendering happens in the browser, with the platform handling all data fetching and visualization server-side.

OSIRIS works on any modern web browser with WebGL support. For optimal performance, we recommend:

• Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (latest versions)
• Stable internet connection for real-time data
• WebGL enabled in your browser
• At least 4GB RAM for smooth operation
• Modern GPU for better rendering performance

OSIRIS integrates data from 16+ intelligence domains:

• Aviation: Commercial, private, military aircraft tracking
• Maritime: Global ports and chokepoint monitoring
• CCTV: 17,000+ public cameras worldwide
• Seismic: Real-time earthquake monitoring (M2.5+)
• Fires: Active wildfire hotspot tracking
• News: 24/7 live streams from 23 global broadcasters
• Weather: Severe weather event monitoring
• Space: Satellite tracking and solar weather
• Cyber: CVE threats and vulnerability scanning
• Conflict: 13 active conflict zone monitoring
• Crypto: BTC/ETH wallet tracing and OFAC matching
• Sanctions: SDN list search and cross-checking
• Telegram: Public channel geoparsing

The RECON Toolkit is an integrated suite of active intelligence gathering tools that allows you to perform reconnaissance directly within the OSIRIS interface. It includes:

• Port Scanner: TCP connect scan with service fingerprinting
• DNS Lookup: Full record resolution (A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME)
• WHOIS: Domain/IP registration data with SDN cross-checking
• SSL/TLS Inspector: Certificate chain analysis
• IP Intelligence: Geolocation, ASN, threat reputation
• Vulnerability Scanner: CVE lookup against NVD database
• Crypto Wallet Trace: BTC/ETH balance and transaction history
• OFAC Sanctions Search: Full-text search across SDN lists

These tools provide immediate results without leaving the platform, enabling seamless integration between passive observation and active reconnaissance.

OSIRIS integrates over 17,000 public cameras from various sources including TfL, WSDOT, Caltrans, ODOT, MDOT, HK Transport Dept, Taiwan THB, NZTA, Rijkswaterstaat, and public webcams. These are refreshing JPEG snapshots, not video streams. You can click on camera markers to view the live snapshot. The Texas CCTV network is specifically integrated with TxDOT ITS snapshots for detailed regional coverage.

The Telegram OSINT layer scrapes public channel feeds from the unauthenticated `t.me/s/` web preview (no Bot API token required). It includes a default curated set of 5 channels for EN + RU/UA war reporting, which can be overridden via environment variables. Posts are geoparsed against a multilingual place dictionary (EN + Cyrillic + Arabic) and plotted as cyan dots on the map. Clicking any dot allows you to read the post and jump to the original on Telegram.

The crypto intelligence feature allows you to trace Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets with comprehensive analysis. For BTC, it uses the blockstream.info Esplora API (keyless), while for ETH it queries Blockscout's public instance. Every lookup is automatically cross-checked against the OFAC SDN sanctioned-address list, with sanctioned wallets displaying a red "SANCTIONED — OFAC SDN" badge in the RECON panel for immediate identification.

OSIRIS aggregates data from numerous public and external sources, including:

• Aviation: OpenSky Network
• Seismic: USGS Earthquake API
• Fires: NASA FIRMS
• News: 23 global broadcasters
• Weather: NASA EONET
• Space: NOAA SWPC, N2YO
• Cyber: NVD, Custom Scanner
• Crypto: blockstream.info, Blockscout
• Sanctions: OpenSanctions (US OFAC SDN mirror)
• CCTV: Various transportation departments and public webcams

All data sources are publicly accessible and aggregated for your convenience.

OSIRIS takes privacy and security seriously. We implement several protective measures:

• All data is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
• No personal user data is stored beyond what's necessary for account management
• The platform is designed for intelligence gathering, not surveillance of individuals
• RECON toolkit queries are processed securely and results are not logged
• Regular security audits and updates are performed

OSIRIS includes built-in compliance features to help users operate within legal frameworks:

• Automatic OFAC SDN cross-checking in multiple modules (WHOIS, IP intelligence, Crypto)
• Clear indication of sanctioned entities with visual alerts
• Designed for legitimate intelligence gathering and research purposes
• Users are responsible for complying with local laws and regulations

OSIRIS offers several support channels:

• Documentation: Comprehensive guides and tutorials available on our site
• Community: Join our Discord server for community support
• Support Tickets: Submit issues and feature requests through our support system
• Patreon Supporters: Receive priority support and access to encrypted developer communications

We welcome bug reports and feature requests! You can submit them through our support system. When reporting bugs, please include as much detail as possible including your browser, operating system, and steps to reproduce the issue. Feature requests help us improve the platform for all users.

Yes! We have an active community on Discord where users can share tips, ask questions, and discuss intelligence gathering strategies. We also have Patreon supporters who get access to special channels and encrypted developer communications for more in-depth discussions.

OSIRIS is currently free to use with access to all core features. We believe in open access to intelligence tools for research and security purposes. The platform is supported by our community and Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of running the backend scanners and data firehoses. We may introduce premium tiers in the future for advanced features or higher usage limits, but the core functionality will remain accessible to all users.

If you find OSIRIS valuable, you can support the project through our Patreon page. Supporters receive the "🔴 RedTeam Console" role and access to encrypted developer communications. Your support helps keep the servers running and allows us to access better tools and resources to enhance the platform.