git-hound ☆
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Description:
Git plugin that prevents sensitive data from being committed
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security git pre-commit secrets dev-tools
Install: brew install git-hound
About:
GitHound is a Git plugin designed to prevent sensitive data, such as API keys and passwords, from being accidentally committed to repositories. It scans commits for patterns matching known secrets and blocks them before they reach the version control history. This tool provides a critical safety net for developers, enhancing security by enforcing proactive data protection.
Key Features:
  • Pattern matching for common secrets and API keys
  • Blocks commits containing sensitive data
  • Integrates seamlessly with Git hooks
  • Customizable pattern definitions
Use Cases:
  • Preventing accidental exposure of AWS keys or GitHub tokens in public repositories
  • Enforcing security compliance in team development workflows
Alternatives:
  • git-secrets – Similar functionality, but git-secrets is the AWS Labs standard, whereas GitHound offers a distinct implementation.
  • truffleHog – TruffleHog is often used for scanning existing history, while GitHound focuses on pre-commit blocking.
Version History
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