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| Field | Gitleaks | uv |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Universal, GitHub | Universal |
| Local support | Yes | Yes |
| Paid API | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 30317 | 91141 |
| Last activity | October 23, 2026 | October 20, 2026 |
| Install complexity | LOW | Easy on supported systems; Homebrew must already be installed for this command. Windows and standalone installation options are explained in the guide. |
| Category | Security, Git, DevOps | Workflow, 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. | For a Python developer or small team that wants a shared setup rather than relying on manually installed packages. Commit the dependency definition and lockfile, then sync the environment and run commands with uv. It does not isolate the operating system or untrusted code, or replace application compatibility tests. |