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ggshield for Mac

Scanner for secrets and sensitive data in code

Quick answer: ggshield is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ggshield. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 869 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ggshield is

ggshield is a command-line tool for macOS: scanner for secrets and sensitive data in code.

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 ggshield

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ggshield on Mac?

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

Is ggshield open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does ggshield 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 ggshield?

It was installed 869 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1140 in this catalogue.

What version of ggshield is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.56.0.