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name: secret-scanner
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# Secret Scanner
Scan your codebase for leaked secrets, API keys, and credentials before they hit production.
## Quick Start
```bash
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
```bash
# 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
## Part of the LXGIC Dev Toolkit
One of 110+ free developer tools from LXGIC Studios. No paywalls, no sign-ups.
**Find more:**
- GitHub: https://github.com/lxgic-studios
- Twitter: https://x.com/lxgicstudios
- Substack: https://lxgicstudios.substack.com
- Website: https://lxgicstudios.com
## License
MIT. Free forever.
