secret-shield
A tool for finding secrets such as keys and passwords in files, directories and repositories, and for blocking leaks with git hooks. It is no longer maintained and Gitleaks is suggested instead.
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Overview
secret-shield is a tool for finding secrets such as keys and passwords in files, directories and repositories, and for stopping leaks with git hooks. It can be set up to search automatically or run manually. The README states that the project is no longer actively maintained and suggests alternatives such as Gitleaks.
Key features
- Finds secrets in files, directories and repositories
- Git hooks to block commits that leak secrets
- Automated setup or manual searching
- Quick install and manual install options
Best for
Readers studying how a secret scanner with git hooks works. For new use, the README recommends Gitleaks because this project is unmaintained.
- Upstream
- mapbox/secret-shield
- Fork on GitHub
- Guo-astro/secret-shield
- Upstream stars
- 34
- Category
- Security and networking
- Language
- JavaScript
- License
- MIT
- Forked
- 2020-11-01
- Sync status
- Updated by last syncLast synced 2026-10-10
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