OpenBuckets

OpenBuckets is a search-oriented security platform centred on one common cloud misconfiguration: storage buckets that are accidentally left publicly readable. Instead of requiring you to guess bucket names one at a time, it lets you search across publicly reachable cloud storage and see what is exposed. Results can be narrowed by file type, which makes it practical to spot whether a bucket is leaking documents, database dumps, backups or media rather than assuming exposure from a name alone.

The intended audience is the security community — penetration testers, bug-bounty hunters, red and blue teams, and organisations auditing their own cloud posture. For a defensive team, the value is continuity: knowing which of your own buckets are reachable from the open internet is the first step in locking them down. For offensive or research work, it is a fast way to triage candidate targets before deciding what deserves a report.

Because the platform is aimed at professional security work, access and pricing are arranged by contacting the OpenBuckets team rather than through a self-serve checkout. Responsible use is expected: querying third-party buckets should stay within authorised testing scopes, and exposed data should be routed to the owner through proper disclosure channels rather than downloaded or exploited. The site presents the search as the entry point to a broader cloud-storage exposure workflow.