ripsecrets ☆
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Description:
Prevent committing secret keys into your source code
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security secrets pre-commit devops developer-tools
Install: brew install ripsecrets
About:
Ripsecrets is a command-line tool designed to detect and prevent accidental commits of secret keys and sensitive credentials in your source code. It scans your repository for patterns matching various secret formats and can be integrated into pre-commit hooks to block commits containing potential secrets.
Key Features:
  • Supports detection of 40+ secret types including AWS, Stripe, GitHub, and private keys
  • Zero-configuration required with sensible defaults for immediate use
  • Fast scanning optimized for pre-commit hooks with minimal latency
  • Can be run as a pre-commit hook or standalone CLI tool
  • Ignores test files and known false positives automatically
Use Cases:
  • Preventing accidental exposure of API keys and credentials in git commits
  • Scanning existing codebases for leaked secrets before pushing to remote repositories
  • Integrating secret detection into CI/CD pipelines for automated security checks
Alternatives:
  • truffleHog – More comprehensive but heavier and slower; requires more configuration
  • git-secrets – AWS-specific tool with pattern matching, less language-agnostic than Ripsecrets
  • gitleaks – Similar functionality with more enterprise features but larger dependency footprint
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 6:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP 0da158f5
Sep 14, 2024 1:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7e980fdf
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