git-hound
The premium Open Source alternative to GitGuardian
🎯 Best for:Security professionals performing reconnaissance or monitoring for credential leaks.
What is git-hound?
Replaces manual GitHub dorking for sensitive data discovery. Scans the entire GitHub platform for leaked API keys and credentials using advanced pattern matching and dorks.
Tech Stack
GoSecurity & Passwords
Why git-hound?
- • High-speed pattern matching
- • Supports custom GitHub dorks
- • Reduces false positives via context
Limitations
- • Requires GitHub API keys
- • Can be blocked by rate limits
- • No real-time alerting dashboard
3/4/2026
Last Update
203
Forks
3
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on GitGuardian)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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