I recently checked out Dork Assistant from ShadowDragon, and honestly, I think it’s a really practical tool, especially if you work in OSINT or just want to level up your Google searching without memorizing a bunch of operators.
This tool was created by Nico Dekens (aka The Dutch OSINT Guy) and the team at ShadowDragon. If you are familiar with Nico’s work, you already know he focuses on making OSINT accessible and educational, and that’s exactly the vibe this tool gives.
One of the features I personally find the most useful in Dork Assistant is the prompt input section, the part that says “What are you trying to find?”
Instead of manually writing out a complex Google dork, you just type your intent in plain language. For example, in the screenshot, the prompt says:
Search for pdf under example.gov.au
From that simple sentence, the tool automatically generates a structured Google dork like:
"search" "pdf" "under" site:example.gov.au filetype:pdf
- Identify keywords
- Decide which operators to use
- Structure them correctly
- Avoid syntax errors
With the prompt section, you skip that technical friction. You describe what you want, and the assistant translates it into:
- Keywords
- Scope (like
site:) - File types (
filetype:) - Proper operator structure
It acts like a bridge between natural language and search logic.
Another thing I noticed is that it forces you to be clear about your research goal. When you type a prompt, you naturally think:
- What exactly am I looking for?
- On which domain?
- In what format?
That clarity often leads to better search results. Instead of randomly stacking operators, you start with intent.
One of the features I appreciate in Dork Assistant is the Results language option. In the screenshot, you can see that instead of leaving everything fully automatic, you can choose specific languages like:
- English
- Dutch
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Russian
- Arabic
- Chinese (Simplified)
By default, it is set to Automatic / any language, which works fine for broad research. But when you are doing focused OSINT work, narrowing the language can make a big difference.
Search engines rank and return content differently depending on language signals. By selecting a specific language, you can:
- Reduce irrelevant results
- Surface content written for native audiences
- Find region-specific documents
- Discover local discussions, reports, or publications
For example, if I am researching activity in France, switching the language to French helps surface native content that might not rank highly in English-based results. The same applies when looking into German, Spanish, or Russian sources. Sometimes valuable information exists, but it simply does not appear in English search results.
Another feature I really like in Dork Assistant is the Region / Google domain option.
In the screenshot above, you can see that instead of just running your query on the default Google.com, you can select specific country domains like:
- google.nl (Netherlands)
- google.de (Germany)
- google.fr (France)
- google.co.uk (United Kingdom)
- google.es (Spain)
- google.ru (Russia)
- google.com.tr (Turkey)
- google.com.br (Brazil)
At first glance, this might seem like a small setting, but from my experience, it can significantly impact your results.
Search results can vary depending on the Google domain you use. Different regions may prioritize:
- Local websites
- Country-specific domains
- Local news outlets
- Language-relevant content
- Regionally indexed documents
For example, if I am researching a company based in Germany, running the same dork on google.de instead of google.com can surface more locally relevant documents and pages. The same goes for the UK, Netherlands, or Brazil. It helps reduce noise and makes your search more targeted.
I also like that it is not just a click-and-forget tool. You can tweak things, adjust file types, and narrow targets. It still gives you control. It does not oversimplify anything. It just removes friction.
Dork Assistant (Advanced Mode)
In OSINT, speed and precision matter. Sometimes you do not want to spend 10 minutes crafting the perfect query. You just want to test a lead quickly. That is where this really shines.
At the same time, I see it as a learning tool. If someone is trying to understand how advanced Google searching works, this is a much more hands-on way to learn than reading a long list of operators.
From my perspective, Dork Assistant feels like one of those tools that should have existed earlier. It is simple, practical, and actually useful in real-world workflows.
Big credit to Nico Dekens and ShadowDragon for putting something like this out there. It is a solid addition to any OSINT toolkit, especially if you value efficiency and clarity.
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