What is Secrets Detection?
What does 'Secrets Detection' mean?
Code, configuration files, commit history and build logs are scanned for credentials that were checked in by mistake, including API keys, database passwords, private keys and access tokens. Since a secret pushed to a repository stays in the history even after being deleted from the current files, detection normally covers past commits as well as new ones. Findings are flagged for the credential to be revoked and rotated, not simply removed.
List of software with Secrets Detection functionality
About the reviewer
Rajat Gupta is the founder of Spotsaas. Over the past two years, he has reviewed 2,000+ tools across CRM, HR, AI, and finance — applying hands-on product research and a background in commerce and the CFA program to evaluate software through a business and ROI lens. His goal: help teams make software decisions they won't regret.
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