gitleaks Description
Gitleaks serves as a static application security testing (SAST) tool designed to identify and mitigate hardcoded secrets, such as passwords, API keys, and tokens, within Git repositories. This user-friendly, comprehensive tool allows for the detection of secrets that may be embedded in your code, whether they are recent or from the past. You can install Gitleaks through various methods including Homebrew, Docker, or Go, and it is also available in binary format for a wide range of operating systems on its releases page. Furthermore, Gitleaks can be easily set up as a pre-commit hook in your repository, ensuring that secrets are checked before code is finalized. This added layer of security helps maintain the integrity of your codebase while preventing potential leaks of sensitive information.
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