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GitGuardian MCP Server

Bring secrets security directly into your AI coding assistant. Scan for leaked credentials, manage security incidents, and deploy honeytokens — all without leaving your IDE.

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Overview

Learn what the GitGuardian MCP Server is, what tools it provides, and how it fits into your AI-assisted development workflow.

Installation

Install the MCP server in Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, or Zed and start scanning for secrets in minutes.

Authentication

Configure OAuth, personal access tokens, or authorization headers to connect the MCP server to your GitGuardian workspace.

Resources

Tools reference

Explore the full list of tools available through the MCP server.

Security

Understand the security model: read-only permissions, server-side scanning, and secret redaction.

GitHub repository

Source code, full documentation, issue tracker, and contribution guide.