---
title: "HashiCorp Vault Secret Scanner"
description: "Scans codebases for hardcoded secrets using HashiCorp Vault SDK and truffleHog patterns. Integrates with Vault Transit engine for automatic secret rotation and re-encryption of detected credentials."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/hashicorp/vault"
category:
  - "Security & Verification"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "hashicorp/vault"
  github_stars: 35418
---

# HashiCorp Vault Secret Scanner

Scans codebases for hardcoded secrets using HashiCorp Vault SDK and truffleHog patterns. Integrates with Vault Transit engine for automatic secret rotation and re-encryption of detected credentials.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/hashicorp-vault-secret-scanner-2/)