gitleaks

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Detect hardcoded secrets in code.

AuthorAeonDave
Version1.0.0
Installs0

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies and flags hardcoded secrets such as API keys, tokens, and credentials within git repositories and files, preventing potential security breaches.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secret Detection: Scans git repositories (including history) and individual files for sensitive information.
  • CI/CD Integration: Can be integrated into pipelines to automatically fail builds upon detecting secrets.
  • Customizable Rules: Supports custom rule configurations for specific internal patterns.
  • Use Case: Before merging code, use this Skill to scan the commit history and staged files for any accidentally committed API keys.

Quick Start

Scan the current git repository for hardcoded secrets and display verbose output.

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Name: gitleaks
Download link: https://github.com/AeonDave/malskill/archive/main.zip#gitleaks

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