AI-enhanced secrets detection platform using ML for false-positive reduction (Secret Enricher) and permission-scope analysis (Secrets Analyzer) across 450+ secret types. Scans code repositories, Slack workspaces, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines to prevent secrets sprawl, with ggshield pre-commit hooks extended to AI coding assistants like Cursor and Claude Code.
GitGuardian is a secrets detection platform that scans source code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, Slack workspaces, and Jira for leaked credentials, API keys, and sensitive data across 450+ secret types. The Secret Enricher ML model reduces false positives by validating that detected patterns match the expected format and entropy of real credentials. Secrets Analyzer assesses the actual permission scope of confirmed leaks.
The ggshield pre-commit hook integrates into developer workflows — including Cursor and Claude Code — to catch credentials before they reach the remote repository. Detection is the primary capability; rotation requires a separate tool such as Vault or AWS Secrets Manager.
Free tier: 1 developer, 25 incidents/month. Business and Enterprise tiers add SSO, SAML, SCIM, and audit logs. Compliance: SOC 2 Type II.
Key Features
450+ secret type detection: covers API keys, database credentials, cloud provider tokens, private keys, and custom patterns across GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, and self-managed installations
Secret Enricher ML model: validates detected patterns against expected format and entropy to reduce false positives before surfacing findings to the team
Secrets Analyzer: assesses the actual permission scope of a confirmed credential — determines whether a leaked token has admin access or limited read permissions
ggshield pre-commit hook: catches secrets in staged files before they reach the remote repository; integrates with VS Code, Cursor, Claude Code, and standard Git hooks
Non-repository scanning: covers Slack messages, Jira issues, and Confluence pages in addition to source code — addresses credentials spread through operational tooling
Incident workflow: groups leaked secrets by developer, repository, and secret type with remediation tracking and audit trail for compliance reporting
Integrations
3 total
scm
GitHubGitLab
messaging
Slack
Pricing
3 tiers
Free
Free
Free tier: Unlimited public repos; 1 private repo or up to 25 developers for private repos; ggshield CLI, pre-commit hooks, Slack notifications
