How to pre-publication secret scrub
- Step 1Drop final draft — Upload the Markdown ready for publication.
- Step 2Scrub — Click Run — credentials are detected and redacted.
- Step 3Publish safely — Use the scrubbed version; no secrets leak to the public.
Frequently asked questions
Should I rely solely on this?+
Use as one layer. Also add pre-commit secret scanners (gitleaks, trufflehog) for defense in depth.
What about history of past commits?+
This tool fixes current content. For Git history scrubbing, use BFG or git-filter-repo.
Can it detect environment-specific secrets?+
Common formats are detected. Custom formats need manual review.
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.