A static analysis security testing tool designed to detect hardcoded secrets like API keys and tokens in git repositories. It utilizes regex-based rules and entropy analysis to prevent credential leakage within CI/CD pipelines.
Tech Stack
GoSecurity & Passwords
Why gitleaks?
• Extremely fast execution
• Zero external dependencies
• High detection accuracy
Limitations
• False positive management
• No centralized dashboard
• CLI-only interface
3/6/2026
Last Update
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Forks
346
Issues
MIT
License
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