# Secret Scanner

> Scan secret scanner operations. Auto-activating skill for Security Fundamentals. Triggers on: secret scanner, secret scanner Part of the Security Fundamentals skill category. Use when working with secret scanner functionality. Trigger with phrases like "secret scanner", "secret scanner", "secret".

- Skill: `nivkazdan/secret-scanner` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add nivkazdan/secret-scanner`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/nivkazdan/secret-scanner/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Security
- License: MIT
- Author: nivkazdan (https://skillmd.com/u/nivkazdan)
- Updated: 2026-08-19
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nivkazdan/secret-scanner

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# Secret Scanner

## Overview

This skill provides automated assistance for secret scanner tasks within the Security Fundamentals domain.

## When to Use

This skill activates automatically when you:
- Mention "secret scanner" in your request
- Ask about secret scanner patterns or best practices
- Need help with essential security skills covering authentication, input validation, secure coding practices, and basic vulnerability detection.

## Instructions

1. Provides step-by-step guidance for secret scanner
2. Follows industry best practices and patterns
3. Generates production-ready code and configurations
4. Validates outputs against common standards

## Examples

**Example: Basic Usage**
Request: "Help me with secret scanner"
Result: Provides step-by-step guidance and generates appropriate configurations


## Prerequisites

- Relevant development environment configured
- Access to necessary tools and services
- Basic understanding of security fundamentals concepts


## Output

- Generated configurations and code
- Best practice recommendations
- Validation results


## Error Handling

| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| Configuration invalid | Missing required fields | Check documentation for required parameters |
| Tool not found | Dependency not installed | Install required tools per prerequisites |
| Permission denied | Insufficient access | Verify credentials and permissions |


## Resources

- Official documentation for related tools
- Best practices guides
- Community examples and tutorials

## Related Skills

Part of the **Security Fundamentals** skill category.
Tags: security, authentication, validation, owasp, secure-coding