Common signs: GitHub or vendor leak warnings and keys in code. Usual causes: committed .env files and secrets in frontend code. What we do: scan history, rotate keys and move them to a secrets manager. What you get: no live secrets in code and leak prevention.
Our leaked API key cleanup finds passwords, tokens and cloud keys exposed in your code, git history, CI logs and frontend bundles, then rotates them safely and stops new leaks. A Codersarts engineer scans everything, confirms which secrets are live, replaces them without downtime and moves them into proper secret storage. Fixed price from $29 with 24h delivery.
Secrets Cleanup at a Glance
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Starting price | $29 for a scan of one repository and its history |
Delivery | 24 hours for a scan, 1 day for rotation |
Scans | Code, full git history, CI logs, Docker images and frontend bundles |
Tools | Gitleaks, TruffleHog and GitHub secret scanning |
Rotation | Safe replacement and revocation without downtime |
What you get | No live secrets in code, plus leak prevention |
Revisions | One revision round included |
What Is a Leaked Secret?
A leaked secret is a credential, such as an API key, database password, token or cloud access key, that ended up somewhere others can read it: a repository, a mobile app, a frontend bundle, a log or a chat message. Bots scan public repositories constantly, so a leaked key can be misused within minutes.
Deleting the file is not enough. The secret stays in git history and may already be copied, so it must be rotated.
Signs You Have Leaked Secrets
GitHub, AWS, Stripe or OpenAI emailed you about an exposed key
A .env file was committed at some point
Your frontend or mobile app contains secret keys
Unexpected charges appeared on a cloud or AI account
A former developer still knows production passwords
How Secrets Usually Leak
Committed .env files
Environment files added to git before .gitignore was set up.
Keys in frontend code
Secret keys bundled into JavaScript that every visitor downloads.
CI and build logs
Build steps that print environment variables.
Shared in chat
Credentials passed around in messages and tickets.
Quick Checks You Can Try First
Rotate any key you know was exposed right now, before anything else.
Check the provider's logs for activity you don't recognize.
Add .env and other secret files to .gitignore.
Turn on GitHub push protection for your repositories.
If the problem remains, our engineers take it from there.
How We Clean Up Your Secrets
Scan. We scan code, full git history, pipelines, images and builds.
Triage. We confirm which secrets are live and what each one unlocks.
Rotate. We replace and revoke secrets in a safe order, so nothing breaks.
Secure. We move secrets into environment settings or a secrets manager.
Clean history. We remove secrets from git history where needed.
Prevent. We add pre-commit hooks and push protection.
What You Get
A list of every exposed secret and where it was found
Rotated and revoked credentials
Secrets moved to secure storage
Git history cleaned where needed
Leak prevention hooks and a short team checklist
Example result (illustrative)
A startup received a GitHub alert about an AWS key. The scan found 11 more secrets in git history, including a live Stripe key and a database password. All were rotated within a day with no downtime, and push protection now blocks new leaks.
What Is Included and Not Included
Included | Not included |
|---|---|
One repository and its full history | Many repositories (priced per repository) |
CI logs and frontend bundle checks | Forensic investigation of past misuse |
Rotation of up to 10 secrets | Changes to third-party vendor accounts you don't control |
Leak prevention setup | Full secrets manager rollout (higher package) |
Pricing for Secrets Cleanup
Package | Best for | Starting at | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
Leak scan | One repository and its full history | $29 | 24 hours |
Scan and rotate | Rotate up to 10 secrets and clean history | $199 | 1 day |
Secrets manager setup | Vault or a cloud secrets manager across environments | $599 | 3 days |
You get a fixed quote after we review your setup. You approve the scope before any payment.
Who This Is For
Teams that just received a leaked key alert
Founders whose app was built by freelancers or AI tools
Startups preparing for a security review
Teams offboarding a developer or agency
Anyone with keys in frontend or mobile code
What We Need From You
Repository access
A list of services you use (cloud, payments, AI, email)
Admin access to rotate keys, or someone on call who has it
Where the app is deployed
Code and data privacy
We sign an NDA on request, work with read-only access wherever possible, and never keep copies of your data after delivery. You own all code, reports and notes.
Key Terms Explained
Secret: any credential that grants access, such as an API key or password
Rotation: replacing a secret with a new one and disabling the old one
Push protection: a check that blocks commits containing secrets
Secrets manager: a service that stores secrets securely, such as AWS Secrets Manager or Vault
Common Mistakes We Avoid
Deleting the key from the latest commit without rotating it
Rotating keys in the wrong order and breaking production
Using one shared key across all environments
Keeping secret keys in frontend code
Need More Than One Fix?
Need secrets managed properly across every environment and pipeline? See Secrets Management.
Related Tasks
Fix Vulnerable Dependencies (CVE Scan) for the same repository
Cloud Misconfiguration Audit if cloud keys were exposed
Supabase RLS Audit & Fix if a Supabase service key was leaked
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do first if my API key leaked?
Rotate or revoke it immediately, then check the provider's logs for misuse. Clean up git history after the key is no longer valid.
Is removing the file from git enough?
No. It stays in git history and may already be copied. The secret must be rotated.
Can you rotate keys without downtime?
Yes. We add the new key, switch the app over, confirm it works, then revoke the old one.
Are Supabase anon keys and Firebase API keys secret?
They're designed to be public, but only safe when your security rules are correct. Service-role and admin keys must never be public.
Make Sure No Live Keys Are Left Behind
A leaked key is an open door until it's rotated. Share your repository and a Codersarts engineer will find, rotate and lock down every exposed secret.