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How to Prevent Secret Leakage in Public Repositories? #174440
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Select Topic AreaQuestion BodyWhat are the most effective ways to detect and prevent secrets (like API keys or tokens) from being committed to public GitHub repos? I’ve heard of tools like git-secrets and secret scanning, but I’m curious what workflows or automations teams are using to catch these early. |
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Using git-secrets or pre-commit hooks is a solid start. For automation, GitHub’s built-in secret scanning (enabled on public repos) flags exposed credentials early. You can also integrate tools like TruffleHog or Gitleaks into your CI pipeline to catch secrets before they’re pushed. Rotating credentials regularly and using environment variables instead of hardcoding helps too. |
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Using git-secrets or pre-commit hooks is a solid start. For automation, GitHub’s built-in secret scanning (enabled on public repos) flags exposed credentials early. You can also integrate tools like TruffleHog or Gitleaks into your CI pipeline to catch secrets before they’re pushed. Rotating credentials regularly and using environment variables instead of hardcoding helps too.