Secret Sweep

Find credentials before they leave the working tree.

Scans files or staged Git changes using credential patterns and entropy signals, with redacted output and allowlisting.

Start

node src/secret-sweep.js scan .

Run the command with --help for every option. The tool works locally, collects no telemetry, and supports machine-readable output where applicable.

Principles

• Local first. Host data stays on the host unless you explicitly configure a webhook.
• Safe by default. Inspection is read-only and mutation requires a deliberate command.
• Small contract. The tool solves one defensive job and reports its limits plainly.
• Scriptable. Stable exit codes and structured output make automation practical.

Platform

The initial release targets Linux. Portable behavior is also tested on Windows where the underlying operating-system facilities allow it. See the threat model for trust boundaries and non-goals.

Development

This repository uses Node.js without runtime dependencies. .secret-sweep.json can allowlist reviewed fingerprints and paths without exposing the corresponding secret.

npm ci
npm test
npm run lint

License

MIT © Dispersal Wolves.