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Gitleaks

Find secrets in Git repositories

Gitleaks is an open-source tool that detects passwords, API keys and tokens in Git history and files.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: Security & Privacy, Developer Tools

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Gitleaks	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
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Aider	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Infisical	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted, API
OpenBao	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted

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Questions

Is Gitleaks free?

Gitleaks is free.

Is Gitleaks open source?

Yes, Gitleaks is open source.

What platforms does Gitleaks run on?

Gitleaks is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to Gitleaks?

Similar indie products include TruffleHog, SOPS, Trivy, Aider and 4 more.

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