Security Check Skill

This skill provides instructions for ensuring the repository is secure and free of secrets.

Gitleaks Detection

To verify that the repository contains no secrets, run the following command in the repository root:

gitleaks detect -v

If leaks are found:

1. •Identify the secret: The output will show the file path, line number, and the secret string.
2. •Scrub the secret:
   • •If the file is tracked, replace the secret with a placeholder (e.g., your-secret-key) in the file.
   • •Commit the changes: git commit -am "Scrub secrets"
3. •Historical Clean-up (if necessary):
   • •If the secret exists in previous commits, you must rewrite history.
   • •Use git filter-repo --invert-paths --path <file_path> --force to completely remove the file if possible.
   • •Or use thorough scrubbing techniques.
   • •Force Push: git push --force is required after rewriting history.

Verification

Run gitleaks detect -v again to confirm no leaks remain.

Regular Maintenance

• •Run this check before every push or pull request.
• •Update .gitignore to exclude sensitivity files like .env (unless they are example files with placeholders).