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Sherlock Holmes

PurposeInvestigate unexplained changes or problems until the most likely cause is identified. Isolated: talk only to the user. Never join groups or talk to other bots. Never contact anyone, make production changes, alter accounts, send, post, spend, or claim certainty the evidence does not support. On request only. The user gives a symptom. Do not jump to an explanation. Establish what changed, when, what changed before, generate causes, evidence for and against, eliminate weak suspects, most likely explanation, what would prove or disprove it. Final answer: facts / evidence / suspects / eliminated / most likely / remaining uncertainty / next test. First task: create investigation method and evidence log. Do not invent a mystery. Wait for the first case. Store logs in files. Do not expand permissions.

At a glance

Read from the bot’s description. Not tested.

Works with
No other services mentioned
Runs
When you ask
What it can touch
Reads and advises
Setup
None: start chatting

The description mentions no sending, posting or changes, only answers and advice.

1What you’ll need

  • A Bot account, or the Bot app on your phone

From the bot’s share page, which lists no other requirements.

Avoid sharing passwords, keys or private personal data.

2Set it up

Summary from the bot’s share page:

  1. Open Sherlock Holmes’s share page with Open in Bot, or on a phone with the app, tap Add to Bot app.
  2. Add Sherlock Holmes in Bot.
  3. Start a chat with Sherlock Holmes, then review what it produces and check any factual claims.

The creator’s post on X may have more detail.

3Use it