50,000+ files/sec
Written in Rust for maximum performance. Scan your entire codebase in milliseconds.
$ vet scan . ✓ scanned 6,936 files (85.3ms) ● 5 secrets · 1 critical · 3 high · 1 low
vet: Catch secrets before you commit
A blazingly fast, local-first secret scanner for your source code. Detects API keys, tokens, and credentials before they reach your repository.
curl -fsSL https://vet.codes/install.sh | bash powershell -c "irm https://vet.codes/install.ps1 | iex" Built for speed
Designed to integrate seamlessly into your workflow.
CLI & VS Code
Powerful CLI for automation. Real-time scanning in your editor as you type.
Pre-commit hooks
Block commits containing secrets automatically. Install with one command.
Zero configuration
Works out of the box with sensible defaults. Customize when you need to.
.vet.toml
severity = "low"
exclude_paths = ["node_modules/**"]
[[patterns]]
id = "custom-key"
name = "Custom key"
regex = "CUSTOM_[A-Z0-9]{{32}}"
severity = "high"Detects what matters
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