Security — entry 013 of 30
GitGuardian
GitGuardian continuously scans source code, commit history, and CI/CD pipelines for hardcoded secrets — API keys, database credentials, private certificates — before they leak into production or a public repository. The public API lets teams pull incidents, drive remediation workflows, and wire secret detection into their own tooling, authenticated with a bearer token issued from a workspace API key. A free tier covers small teams, with paid Business and Enterprise plans unlocking higher scan volume and governance controls.
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSDisabledBrowser calls need a server-side proxy.
PricingFreemiumA usable free tier exists, with paid plans for more volume.
FormatsJSONResponses can be requested as JSON.
GreatAPIs Score
Score75
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing17/20Freemium tier available
Docs14/20Documentation URL provided
Formats9/15Single response format
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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<a href="https://greatapis.com/api/gitguardian/"><img src="https://greatapis.com/badge/gitguardian.svg" alt="Scored 75 on greatapis.com"></a>Auth quickstart
- Sign up with the provider to get an API key.
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.