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Static Application Security Testing solution for developers
About gitleaks
Gitleaks is a SAST tool for detecting and preventing hardcoded secrets like passwords, api keys, and tokens in git repos. Gitleaks is an easy-to-use, all-in-one solution for detecting secrets, past or present, in your code. Gitleaks can be installed using Homebrew, Docker, or Go. Gitleaks is also available in binary form for many popular platforms and OS types on the releases page. In addition, Gitleaks can be implemented as a pre-commit hook directly in your repo.
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gitleaks Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does gitleaks work with?
gitleaks works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does gitleaks support in their product?
gitleaks supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does gitleaks offer?
gitleaks offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does gitleaks integrate with?
gitleaks integrates with: Archipelo, ArmorCode, Cider, CybeDefend, Docker, Earthly Lunar, Eureka DevSecOps, Go, Homebrew, Jit, Kondukto, TestChimp, and Tromzo.
Q: What type of training does gitleaks provide?
gitleaks provides training in the form of documentation.
