ggshield-scanner

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Scan code for secrets before they leak.

AuthorGitGuardian
Version1.0.0
Installs0

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## What problem does it solve?

Detects hardcoded secrets in code by wrapping ggshield to scan repositories, files, and Docker images, helping teams prevent secret leakage before they reach version control.

## Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans repositories, individual files, and Docker images for 500+ secret types.
  • Provides methods scan_repo, scan_file, scan_staged, install_hooks, and scan_docker to integrate with AI agents.
  • Use cases include pre-commit checks, secure development workflows, and docker image security scans.

### Quick Start

Install ggshield, set GITGUARDIAN_API_KEY, and instruct your agent to run scan_repo on your project.

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Components

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Name: ggshield-scanner
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