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detect-secretsripsecrets
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Command line Command line
  • Baseline file separates known findings from new ones
  • Works as a pre-commit hook to stop leaks before they land
  • Designed to catch secrets before a commit
  • Runs locally without sending source strings to third-party services
  • Pattern-based detection can produce false positives
  • Command-line only, no graphical interface
  • It scans files locally and may produce more false positives than scanners that verify secrets.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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