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git-secret for Mac

Bash-tool to store the private data inside a git repo

Quick answer: git-secret is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install git-secret. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 169 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What git-secret is

git-secret is a developer tool for macOS: bash-tool to store the private data inside a git repo.

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 git-secret

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

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 git-secret on Mac?

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

Is git-secret open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does git-secret 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 git-secret?

It was installed 169 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2666 in this catalogue.

What version of git-secret is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.5.0.