SecretScout — API Key & Secret Detector

security / Product Hunt

SCORE

SecretScout is a Chrome extension that scans for exposed API keys and secrets in web pages and developer environments. It helps developers and security professionals identify accidental credential leaks before they become a security risk. The tool is designed for use alongside developer workflows and browser-based debugging.

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Product Hunt

https://www.producthunt.com/products/secretscout-api-key-secret-detector?utm_campaign=producthunt-api&utm_medium=api-v2&utm_source=Application%3A+Makethunt+%28ID%3A+288644%29

4 VOTES

Score Breakdown

Traction

raw 9.00 · weight 35%

11.7pts

Novelty

0.3 days old · weight 20%

20.0pts

Source diversity

1 source · weight 10%

3.3pts

AI quality

raw 62.00 · weight 35%

21.7pts

Solid security utility with clear value prop for devs, but low traction and crowded space with established tools like truffleHog limit differentiation.

Final Score57/100