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betterleaks for Mac

Secrets scanner built for configurability and speed

Quick answer: betterleaks is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install betterleaks. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 4,318 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What betterleaks is

betterleaks is a command-line tool for macOS: secrets scanner built for configurability and speed.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install betterleaks

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install betterleaks.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install betterleaks on Mac?

Run brew install betterleaks in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is betterleaks open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does betterleaks run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is betterleaks?

It was installed 4,318 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #374 in this catalogue.

What version of betterleaks is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.9.0.