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secret scanner for VS Code

io.github.guardbee/secret-scanner

Scans files for leaked secrets and API keys

client:VS Code transport:stdio runtime:npm

Install secret scanner in VS Code

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "secret-scanner": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@guardbee/mcp-secret-scanner"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires agent mode. MCP: Open User Configuration puts the same block in every workspace. VS Code docs

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