# secrets-scanner

Finds exposed API keys, passwords, certificates, and other sensitive data in a repository. Choose a scan focus or run a broader check.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code · 612 installs
- Author: davila7
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/security/secrets-scanner.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/commands/secrets-scanner

## What it does

\`secrets-scanner` searches code and configuration for exposed credentials, database connection details, private keys, JWT secrets, and internal endpoints. Pass a scope or use a flag to focus on API keys, passwords, or certificates.

Before scanning, it gathers Git status, counts matching file types, and checks recent commit messages for references to passwords, keys, secrets, or tokens. The resulting report lists file locations and line numbers, assigns risk levels, and suggests immediate actions. It can also propose `.gitignore` entries and secure configuration templates.

Install it with the `npx` command in the FAQ. The command uses `Read`, `Bash`, `Grep`, and `Glob`, and runs Git and `find`; those utilities need to be available for its checks.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **claude-code-templates**
```bash
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command security/secrets-scanner
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/secrets-scanner.md` — Call it with /secrets-scanner. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/secrets-scanner.md` — Call it with /prompts:secrets-scanner. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/secrets-scanner.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/secrets-scanner.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/security/secrets-scanner.md

## When to use it
- find API keys and tokens committed in source files
- locate database passwords and connection strings
- check project files for private keys and certificates
- produce a risk-ranked report with file locations
- draft `.gitignore` entries for sensitive files

## Example prompts
- Scan the repository for exposed secrets with `/secrets-scanner`.
- Check the project for API keys and tokens using `/secrets-scanner --api-keys`.
- Look for passwords and suggest safer storage with `/secrets-scanner --passwords`.

## Source text · secrets-scanner.md · MIT

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```text
---
allowed-tools: Read, Bash, Grep, Glob
argument-hint: "[scope] | --api-keys | --passwords | --certificates | --fix"
description: Scan codebase for exposed secrets, credentials, and sensitive information
---

# Secrets Scanner

Scan codebase for exposed secrets and sensitive information: **$ARGUMENTS**

## Current Repository State

- Git status: !`git status --porcelain | wc -l` uncommitted files
- File types: !`find . -name "*.js" -o -name "*.py" -o -name "*.env*" -o -name "*.yml" | wc -l` scannables
- Recent commits: !`git log --oneline --grep="password\|key\|secret\|token" -5`
- Environment files: @.env* or @config/* (if exists)

## Task

Perform comprehensive secrets detection and remediation across codebase:

**Scan Scope**: Use $ARGUMENTS to focus on API keys, passwords, certificates, or complete scan

**Detection Categories**:
1. **API Keys & Tokens** - GitHub, AWS, Google Cloud, Stripe, third-party services
2. **Database Credentials** - Connection strings, usernames, passwords
3. **Certificates & Keys** - Private keys, SSH keys, SSL certificates
4. **Authentication Secrets** - JWT secrets, session keys, OAuth credentials
5. **Configuration Leaks** - Hardcoded URLs, internal endpoints, debug settings

**Remediation Actions**:
- Identify exposed secrets with file locations and line numbers
- Provide secure alternatives (environment variables, secret management)
- Generate .gitignore entries for sensitive files
- Create secure configuration templates
- Implement secrets management best practices

**Output**: Detailed security report with risk levels, immediate actions, and long-term security improvements.
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