Individual skill
scanning-for-secrets
Detect exposed secrets, API keys, and credentials in code. Use when auditing for secret leaks. Trigger with 'scan for secrets', 'find exposed keys', or 'check credentials'.
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# 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.
## When to Use This Skill