secret-rotation

Detect hardcoded secrets and evaluate secret-manager usage and rotation policies in codebases.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/foutoucour/guitar-match --skill secret-rotation-foutoucour
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Skill: secret-rotation
Source: https://github.com/foutoucour/guitar-match/tree/main/.claude/skills/security/secret-rotation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/foutoucour/guitar-match --skill secret-rotation-foutoucour

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Validate and enforce secrets management practices across a codebase by detecting hardcoded credentials, improper secret manager usage, and missing or misconfigured rotation policies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secret detection: identify hardcoded secrets in code, configuration, and environment files across repositories.
  • Secret manager integration assessment: verify that secrets are referenced via secret managers rather than plaintext credentials.
  • Rotation policy evaluation: check for defined rotation schedules, automation readiness, and policy compliance.
  • Audit-ready reporting: generate findings suitable for security reviews and compliance attestations.

Quick Start

Scan the codebase for hardcoded secrets, verify secret-manager usage, and assess rotation policies.

Frequently Asked Questions about secret-rotation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I detect hardcoded secrets in my codebase and configuration files?

Scan your codebase and configuration files to identify hardcoded secrets. This skill evaluates repositories, deployment configurations, and CI/CD pipelines to surface plaintext credentials and ensure secrets are properly referenced through secret managers.

What is a secrets rotation policy and how do I check if my repository enforces it?

A secrets rotation policy defines schedules for updating credentials to maintain security. You can evaluate your repository for defined rotation schedules, automation readiness, and policy compliance to identify missing or misconfigured rotation practices across your deployment configurations.

Can I audit my codebase for secret manager usage and compliance?

Yes, you can audit secret manager usage by verifying that secrets are referenced through secret managers rather than plaintext credentials. This assessment generates audit-ready findings suitable for security reviews and compliance attestations across your codebase.

Does this secrets detection approach work with CI/CD pipelines and deployment configurations?

Yes, secrets detection applies directly to CI/CD pipelines and deployment configurations. It evaluates these environments to surface automation gaps, improper secret manager references, and misconfigurations to ensure overall security and compliance readiness.

What is the best way to enforce secrets management practices across multiple repositories?

The best way to enforce secrets management is to validate practices across repositories by detecting hardcoded credentials, assessing secret manager integration, and evaluating rotation policies. This comprehensive approach surfaces misconfigurations and generates audit-ready compliance reporting.