Secret Scanner

Scan codebases for leaked secrets, API keys, and credential exposure patterns. USE WHEN before pushing to a public repo, during a security audit, or wiring secret detection into CI/CD.

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Secret Scanner

Scan your codebase for leaked secrets, API keys, and credentials before they hit production.

Quick Start

npx ai-secret-scan

What It Does

  • Scans files for hardcoded secrets and API keys
  • Detects common patterns (AWS, Stripe, GitHub tokens, etc.)
  • Checks .env files for sensitive data exposure
  • Warns about secrets in git history
  • Zero config, instant results

Usage

# Scan current directory
npx ai-secret-scan

# Scan specific path
npx ai-secret-scan ./src

When to Use

  • Before pushing to a public repo
  • During security audits
  • Setting up CI/CD pipelines
  • Onboarding new team members

License

MIT.

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Frequently asked questions

npx skillmds@latest add sheshiyer/secret-scanner