It protects against distractedly publishing information that passes inspection when AI engines create .gitignore files. It can even find it in a casual comment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not a major downside, but sometimes it flags test strings, dummy values. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Internal secret incidents, Honeytokens and the ggshield. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing, I don't dislike anything from GitGuardian Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I fancy that GitGuardian let's me know almost all the possible issues with leaked passwords as there is to know. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I can't really think of something I dislike about their service. We're all progressing in life and so are the systems. Maybe in future it is possible to scan *example set passwords and flag them as not a real hard coded password, with the use of ai. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Automated secrets checking and an incident dashboard -- and for free! Once the extension is installed and/or the cli, use is nearly effortless. AI assistants easily perform scans with little prompting specificity required, so the barriers to integration are pretty low too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In my experience, secret remediation hasn't been as automated as I would find helpful, at least with my current setup. However, I should note that I haven't fully explored all the available options in this area yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Reliable and trustworthy help can make all the difference. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing really comes to mind. I couldn’t think of anything to add. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Saves a lot of work when credentials are in the wrong place Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When a _Force is activated in a pipeline it gives a warning but does not stop the flow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This tool is the best solution I've found for addressing the issue of sharing secret keys through bad practices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At the moment, this isn't an issue for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like GitGuardian because it quickly detects secrets, gives clear alerts, integrates easily with GitHub, and helps fix issues fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes GitGuardian gives false positives, so manual review is needed. Alert rules, context, and customization could be improved to reduce noise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about GitGuardian is its ability to automatically scan my code for sensitive information, such as API keys, passwords, and access tokens. It’s incredibly reassuring knowing that I’m alerted in real time if any secrets are accidentally committed to my repositories.

The integration with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket is seamless, making it easy to set up and use without any hassle. Plus, the fact that it can scan both public and private repositories adds an extra layer of security, which is essential for any serious project.

Another standout feature is its detailed alerts that give you all the information you need to quickly address any vulnerabilities. It saves me from the stress of manually checking for potential leaks, which would be a huge pain, especially in larger codebases.

Overall, GitGuardian is a fantastic tool for anyone looking to maintain strong security practices while keeping their development process smooth. Highly recommend it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While GitGuardian is generally a great tool, there are a couple of things that could be improved. For starters, the alert system can sometimes be a bit too sensitive. I’ve received notifications about things that don’t always feel like high risks, which can be a little overwhelming if you’re working on multiple projects at once.

Another downside is that while the free tier is useful, it’s quite limited. If you need more advanced features like deeper scanning, monitoring private repositories, or getting more detailed reports, you have to pay for the premium version. This might be a bit of a stretch for solo developers or smaller teams on a tight budget.

Lastly, sometimes the false positives can get annoying, especially if you're working with a lot of environment-specific variables or certain configurations that GitGuardian flags as secrets when they’re really not. It requires a bit of manual tuning to filter out unnecessary warnings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's a good software which always warna me if I had leaked any private information about my projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing yet, everything is good the alert system is also good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.