How to strip api keys and secrets from markdown
- Step 1Drop the doc — Upload Markdown that may contain secrets.
- Step 2Redact — Click Run — secrets are detected and replaced with `[REDACTED]`.
- Step 3Review — Verify the output before publishing.
Frequently asked questions
What types of secrets are detected?+
AWS access keys (AKIA prefix), generic API keys, bearer tokens, JWTs (eyJ... prefix), private key blocks.
Can it miss a secret?+
Heuristic detection. Custom or unusual secret formats may not match. Always manually review for high-stakes content.
Will it touch real content?+
Some false positives are possible. Spot-check the output before sharing.
Privacy first
All Markdown processing runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. No file is ever uploaded to JAD Apps servers — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.