If you're new to coding agents: they keep a diary, and your API keys are in it
Summary
Coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex save session logs locally, potentially exposing sensitive data like API keys and environment variables. A developer named Ishan created an offline tool to scan and redact secrets from these logs, addressing a common security blind spot.
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@akshay_pachaar: https://x.com/akshay_pachaar/status/2067646389291725258
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