secrets-patterns-db

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🎯 Best for:Teams building custom security scanners or auditing existing secret detection tools.
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What is secrets-patterns-db?

Replaces proprietary signature sets used in commercial secret scanners. Provides a comprehensive, community-driven collection of regex patterns for detecting over 100 types of credentials.

Tech Stack
PythonSecurity & Passwords

Why secrets-patterns-db?

  • Extensive coverage of API keys
  • Standardized format for tools
  • Regular community updates

Limitations

  • Just a database, not a scanner
  • Requires regex knowledge
  • High false positive potential
3/5/2026
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-$1,440
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$0
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Team Size10 Users
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