Secret Scanner

Detect exposed API keys, passwords, tokens, and private keys in source code using pattern matching and entropy analysis, with remediation guidance for each finding.

Overview

scan your codebase for exposed secrets, API keys, passwords, and other sensitive credentials. It helps you identify and remediate potential security vulnerabilities before they are committed or deployed.

How It Works

1. Initiate Scan: Claude activates the secret-scanner plugin.
2. Codebase Analysis: The plugin scans the codebase using pattern matching and entropy analysis.
3. Report Generation: A detailed report is generated, highlighting identified secrets, their locations, and suggested remediation steps.

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