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AI Agent Credential Scanner

See which credentials your AI coding agent can reach and control risk

Problem
AI coding assistants (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) may access sensitive credentials (API keys, SSH keys, cloud credentials) at runtime, but developers have no visibility into what the assistant can actually reach—a serious security blind spot. If the assistant is exploited or has a vulnerability, credentials could leak.
Solution
A local tool that scans project directories, environment variables, config files, and common credential stores to list all credentials an AI coding assistant could access, with risk levels and remediation advice. It can run in CI to prevent accidental leaks.
Users
Developers using AI coding assistants, security engineers, and team leads.
MVP
Scan project directories and env vars for common credential patterns; identify files and network accessible to AI assistant processes; generate reports highlighting high-risk items; provide simple remediation tips; support CLI and GitHub Action.
Revenue
Open-source core + paid team edition (centralized management, policy config, audit logs), or charge per scan.
Why now
AI coding assistants are booming, but security tools lag behind; recent incidents of credential leaks via AI assistants are raising awareness.

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