Imported from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace (
skills/03-security-fundamentals/secret-scanner/SKILL.md). Install upstream withnpx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill secret-scanner. Copyright stays with the author (MIT).
Secret Scanner
Overview
This skill provides automated assistance for secret scanner tasks within the Security Fundamentals domain.
When to Use
This skill activates automatically when you:
- Mention "secret scanner" in your request
- Ask about secret scanner patterns or best practices
- Need help with essential security skills covering authentication, input validation, secure coding practices, and basic vulnerability detection.
Instructions
- Provides step-by-step guidance for secret scanner
- Follows industry best practices and patterns
- Generates production-ready code and configurations
- Validates outputs against common standards
Examples
Example: Basic Usage Request: "Help me with secret scanner" Result: Provides step-by-step guidance and generates appropriate configurations
Prerequisites
- Relevant development environment configured
- Access to necessary tools and services
- Basic understanding of security fundamentals concepts
Output
- Generated configurations and code
- Best practice recommendations
- Validation results
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration invalid | Missing required fields | Check documentation for required parameters |
| Tool not found | Dependency not installed | Install required tools per prerequisites |
| Permission denied | Insufficient access | Verify credentials and permissions |
Resources
- Official documentation for related tools
- Best practices guides
- Community examples and tutorials
Related Skills
Part of the Security Fundamentals skill category. Tags: security, authentication, validation, owasp, secure-coding