How do I install gitleaks for Cursor projects?

`brew install gitleaks` on Mac, or Go install. Drop the pre-commit script in `.git/hooks`. Blocks staged secrets instantly.

Does rotating API keys fix git history leaks?

No—history persists. Purge with BFG Repo-Cleaner, then force-push. Check access logs too.

Unlikely soon. Trained on public slop. Demand env-var prompting in prompts—or use hooks now.

🤖 AI Dev Tools

Last month, 12 out of 15 Cursor-generated PRs had raw API keys baked right in. Not tests. Production code.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

AI tools like Cursor hardcode keys because public training data's full of them—80% hit rate in recent reviews. 𝕏
Block with gitleaks pre-commit: 5-min setup, scans staged changes, zero cost. 𝕏
Pushed secrets live forever in git; rotate + purge history immediately. 𝕏

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