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| Field | Gitleaks |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Universal, GitHub |
| Local support | Yes |
| Paid API | No |
| License | MIT |
| Stars | 30315 |
| Last activity | October 23, 2026 |
| Install complexity | LOW |
| Category | Security, Git, DevOps |
| Best use | Best for an individual developer or small team that wants a local pre-commit secret scan plus a second CI gate. It is especially useful around deployment configuration and environment files. It does not replace a secret manager or credential revocation after a leak. |