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+# Secrets Scanner
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+Continuously scan repositories and local environments for exposed credentials before they reach production or public history.
+
+## Problem
+Accidental secret leaks happen quickly and can remain unnoticed long enough to be exploited.
+
+## Core capabilities
+- Detect API keys, tokens, and private keys with pattern and entropy checks.
+- Scan commits, pull requests, and working directories.
+- Trigger rotation workflows and incident checklists on detection.
+- Suppress known false positives through scoped allow rules.
+
+## MVP scope
+- Pre-commit hook and CI pipeline integration.
+- Alerting to chat and issue tracker.
+- Baseline scan across existing repository history.
+
+## Success criteria
+- Fewer leaked credentials reaching remote repositories.
+- Faster incident response when leaks are detected.
+
+## Stretch ideas
+- Automatic secret revocation through provider APIs.
+- Developer education snippets in alert messages.