The Problem
We’ve all made the mistake:
pushing a .env file or an API key to GitHub by accident.
The result:
🔑 Exposed secrets
💸 Financial risks (e.g. hijacked cloud keys)
😱 Damaged reputation
With the rise of SaaS tools and APIs, secret leaks have become a nightmare for developers.
The Solution: LeakNinja 🥷
LeakNinja is a VSCode extension that automatically detects and blocks sensitive secrets before you even commit.
Features
⚡ Automatic scan on every save
🚧 Warning threshold when sensitive data is detected
⛔ Smart blocking threshold to prevent the leak
🛠️ Easy configuration directly in VSCode
**_Example**_
.env
API_KEY=sk-12345...
👉 LeakNinja detects the key and shows a warning directly in your editor.
👉 If the threshold is exceeded, it even prevents the file from being saved/committed.
Installation
The extension is available on the Visual Studio Code Marketplace.
Simply search for: LeakNinja
or install via CLI:
code --install-extension leakninja
Why LeakNinja?
Because a ninja is silent, fast, and protects your code from the shadows 😉
Call to Action
🚀 Download and test LeakNinja
💬 Share your feedback and improvement ideas
🤝 Contributions are welcome on GitHub
Together, let’s make secret leaks a thing of the past.
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