Secret Scanner
Scans text for common secret patterns — AWS access keys, private key headers, Slack tokens, and GitHub tokens — and lists what it finds.
Scans text for common secret patterns — AWS access keys, private key headers, Slack tokens, and GitHub tokens — and lists what it finds.
Use cases
- Checking a config file or log snippet for accidentally leaked keys
- Reviewing a pull request diff before it's committed
Examples
An AWS key and a Slack token
aws_key = AKIAABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP and slack = xoxb-1234567890-abcdefgh
{"findings": [{"type": "aws_access_key_id", "match": "AKIAABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP"}, {"type": "slack_token", "match": "xoxb-1234567890-abcdefgh"}], "count": 2}FAQ
Is my data sent to a server?
Yes — the scan runs on the server for this tool.