Gitleaks is a SAST tool for detecting and preventing hardcoded secrets like passwords, api keys,
and tokens in git repos. Gitleaks is an easy-to-use, all-in-one solution for detecting secrets,
past or present, in your code.
Publisher’s description
What is Gitleaks?
Gitleaks by Gitleaks LLC is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.30.1, released on March 21, 2026. The version history goes back to February 1, 2024: 30 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 14 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 15,641 times. The source code on GitHub (gitleaks/gitleaks) has 30,209 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .toml. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Find secrets with Gitleaks 🔑”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 14 a year)
- Large user base
In short: Gitleaks is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Gitleaks safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D29144DEFF3A68AA93CED33DDDF84B7FDC26070ADD4AA0F4513094C8332AFC4E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 30 versions ›30 versions over 2 years · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.30.1Latest | March 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 8.30.0 | November 26, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 8.29.1 | November 19, 2025 | — | ARM ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 8.29.0 | November 4, 2025 | — | ARM ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 8.28.0 | July 20, 2025 | — | ARM ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 8.27.2 | June 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 8.27.1 | June 8, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 8.27.0 | June 1, 2025 | — | ARM ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Gitleaks.Gitleaks -echoco install gitleaks -yscoop install main/gitleaksProgram files (.exe): gitleaks.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install gitleaksInformation
- Publisher
- Gitleaks LLC
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gitleaks/gitleaks
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 8.30.1
- Released
- March 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 5, 2024
- Versions listed
- 30
- Updates / year
- 14.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 15,641
- GitHub stars
- 30,209
- GitHub forks
- 2,308
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Gitleaks.Gitleaks
- Chocolatey package
- gitleaks
- Scoop package
- main/gitleaks
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gitleaks free?
Yes. Gitleaks is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Gitleaks safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Gitleaks with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Gitleaks run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Gitleaks?
The versions page lists all 30 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 1, 2024.
Can I use Gitleaks without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Gitleaks?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
