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I scanned AI-generated code for exposed API keys — the patterns repeat, so I built a tool for it

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Started looking at what AI-generated code actually ships (Lovable, Bolt, Cursor projects). Same patterns every time: • API keys hardcoded in the frontend or config files (Groq, OpenAI, Supabase keys) • Service credentials committed to the repo • "Temporary" secrets that never get rotated The scary…

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  1. 2026-08-23 08:04 · r/AI_Agents
    I scanned AI-generated code for exposed API keys — the patterns repeat, so I built a tool for it

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