gitleaks

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  "desc": "Audit git repos for secrets",
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  "license": "MIT",
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  "one_liner": "Go CLI tool that scans Git repositories for accidentally committed secrets and sensitive credentials.",
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  "why_use_this": "Gitleaks detects API keys, tokens, passwords, and other secrets in your Git history before they leak into the wild. It integrates with CI/CD pipelines and pre-commit hooks, runs fast, and outputs detailed reports with locations of exposed secrets. Use this in automated security workflows to catch credential mistakes early."
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