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gitsheriff

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and PyPI and has been in the index since 3 Jul 2026. How this is checked

gitsheriff is an open-source command-line toolkit designed for security researchers and penetration testers to detect exposed .git repositories, recover dumped data, and scan for sensitive information such as credentials and secrets. It aids in bug bounty, OSINT, and security auditing workflows.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Detecting and recovering from accidental .git repository exposures and scanning for sensitive data leaks.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: security researchers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: data_extraction

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: CLI · deployment: cli

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Record sources: pypi.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Penetration testing & red teaming space, gitsheriff takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on detecting and recovering from accidental .git repository exposures and scanning for sensitive data leaks. Inferred · not functionally tested: gitsheriff is an open-source project aimed at security researchers. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (MIT). Basis unknown · not verified: gitsheriff is available on the command line.

It is developed by 1amrahul, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 11 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include .git exposure detection, repository dumping, and data recovery.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • .git exposure detection
  • Repository dumping
  • Data recovery
  • Sensitive data scanning
  • Secret scanning
  • Credential leak detection

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
git-exposure-detectionsecret-scanningpenetration-testingosint-toolcredential-leak

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Runs on
CLI

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHubActive maintenance

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Frequently asked questions about gitsheriff

What is gitsheriff?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Gitsheriff focuses on detecting and recovering from accidental .git repository exposures and scanning for sensitive data leaks. It is catalogued under Penetration testing & red teaming on PulseGate.
Who is gitsheriff for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: gitsheriff is an open-source project built for security researchers.
Is gitsheriff free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — gitsheriff is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does gitsheriff run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: gitsheriff runs on the command line.
Is gitsheriff still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 11 commits in the last 90 days.
Who makes gitsheriff?
gitsheriff is developed by 1amrahul.
How long has gitsheriff been around?
gitsheriff first shipped in 2026.
Is gitsheriff open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — gitsheriff is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

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