Gitleaks

Gitleaks is an open-source static analysis tool designed for effective secret scanning within code repositories, making it an essential resource for organizations focused on developer security and DevSecOps practices. Utilizing AI, Gitleaks scans for hardcoded secrets such as API keys, passwords, and tokens across various programming languages and file formats, providing real-time alerts to help prevent accidental exposure of sensitive information. It seamlessly integrates with popular code hosting platforms, allowing teams to enforce security policies and track remediation progress efficiently. While Gitleaks is free to use and excels at identifying hardcoded secrets, users should be aware that it may not catch all types of secrets, could generate false positives, and requires regular updates to maintain its effectiveness.