# Secrets Scanner

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.