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Scan Every Change for Secrets

A generated file can carry a value that was in the context. Write the scan that catches it before the commit lands.

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01Requirements

live checks
  • File ~/review/secret-scan.sh exists○
  • The script inspects the staged changes○
  • The script looks for access keys and private keys○
  • The script fails the run when it finds one○

02Walkthrough

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  1. 01

    Create the review directory

    The guardrails live with the review rules.

    mkdir -p ~/review
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03Stuck?

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04AI Tutor

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