Secrets
AWS keys, GitHub tokens, Stripe keys, passwords, private keys, DB strings.
One of 122 modules in the GateTest scan suite. Catches the issue before it reaches code review, and on paid tiers opens a pull request with the fix already written.
AKIA[redacted] hardcoded in config/aws.ts
Why we catch it
OWASP-grade scanning that goes beyond CVE lookups into your actual code paths.
The Secrets module sits in this category alongside 6 related modules. Together they form one of the layers of a GateTest scan — checks fire in parallel, findings cluster by root cause, and on paid tiers the AI auto-fix loop reads each finding, writes the fix, validates against the scanner, and opens a PR.
How GateTest covers secrets
- Runs on every tier, including Quick. Every repository tier — Quick ($29), Full ($99), Scan + Fix ($199) and Forensic ($399). It is one of the four modules the Quick tier runs. No additional configuration.
- Free CLI.
npm i -g @gatetest/cli && gatetest --module secretsagainst any local repo. No paywall on the scanning itself. - AI auto-fix PR. Scan + Fix tier opens a pull request with the fix, a regression test, and a pair-review by a second AI reviewer. Forensic Scan tier adds per-finding diagnosis and cross-finding attack-chain correlation.
- Honest confidence rating. Findings come with high / medium / low confidence so noisy patterns don't block the gate. The confidence-calibrator trainer reads customer suppressions and tightens rules over time.
Scan your repo for secrets
Free preview of the headline findings. Pay per scan, not per seat — one-time scans never auto-renew.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Secrets module catch?
AWS keys, GitHub tokens, Stripe keys, passwords, private keys, DB strings. Example finding: AKIA[redacted] hardcoded in config/aws.ts
Does GateTest fix Secrets issues automatically?
Yes — on the Scan + Fix tier ($199) and Forensic Scan tier ($399), the fix engine reads the finding, writes the fix, validates against the scanner, writes a regression test, and opens a pull request for your review.
Which tiers include the Secrets module?
Every repository tier — Quick ($29), Full ($99), Scan + Fix ($199) and Forensic ($399). It is one of the four modules the Quick tier runs.
Can I run the Secrets module from the CLI for free?
Yes — install with `npm i -g @gatetest/cli` and run `gatetest --module secrets`. The local CLI is free; paid tiers add AI auto-fix and the cross-finding correlation work.