sniffsec
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SniffSec is a security scanner that detects leaked secrets, API keys, and sensitive information in code repositories with zero configuration. Built for developers using AI coding agents (Cursor, Claude, Gemini), it runs as a CLI tool to catch security oversights before code is committed.
Clauded With Love Rating
7.4 / 10
SniffSec is a zero-configuration CLI security scanner that detects leaked secrets, API keys, and sensitive information in code repositories. It specifically targets developers using AI coding agents like Cursor, Claude, and Gemini to catch security oversights before commits.
Code Quality6.0
Usefulness8.5
Claude Usage7.0
Documentation7.5
Originality8.0
Highlights
- ✓Addresses a genuine gap where AI agents excel at coding but miss security leaks, with 100+ detection patterns for major cloud providers and services
- ✓Zero-configuration design with simple 'npx sniffsec' execution makes it highly accessible for rapid adoption
- ✓Thoughtful AI agent integration instructions for Gemini, Cursor, and Claude with specific configuration examples
To Improve
- →Add code examples or screenshots showing actual scan output and what detected issues look like to demonstrate the tool in action
- →Include performance metrics, false positive rates, or comparison benchmarks against similar tools like GitLeaks or TruffleHog to establish credibility