I almost pasted my AWS key into ChatGPT, so I built a goblin to stop me

Description and use

LeakGoblin is a free, local-only CLI that scans and redacts API keys, tokens and passwords before you paste text into AI tools, preventing accidental credential leaks.

Problem

Accidental exposure of API keys when pasting text into AI tools.

Outcome

LeakGoblin prevents accidental credential leaks by automatically redacting secrets before they are sent to AI services.

Workflow

• Install LeakGoblin CLI locally
• Configure it to monitor clipboard or input
• Paste text into AI tool
• LeakGoblin scans and redacts secrets
• Text is sent to AI tool without exposed credentials

Evidence

LeakGoblin is a free, local-only CLI that scans and redacts API keys, tokens and passwords before you paste text into AI tools.

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