Comparison
gitleaks vs agentic_security
Verdict
Pick gitleaks if gitleaks is an AI-driven tool for detecting secrets within git repositories that can integrate into CI/CD pipelines and offers robust CLI capabilities; pick agentic_security if agentic Security is an agent-based framework for scanning vulnerabilities in large language models with a Python-based toolkit for robust security assessments via fuzz testing.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gitleaks | agentic_security |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (18d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Steady (35d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- gitleaks
- Find secrets with Gitleaks 🔑
- agentic_security
- Agentic LLM Vulnerability Scanner / AI red teaming kit
Stars
- gitleaks
- 29k
- agentic_security
- 1.9k
Forks
- gitleaks
- 2.2k
- agentic_security
- 270
Open issues
- gitleaks
- 464
- agentic_security
- 70
Language
- gitleaks
- Go
- agentic_security
- Python
Adopt for
- gitleaks
- gitleaks is an AI-driven tool for detecting secrets within git repositories that can integrate into CI/CD pipelines and offers robust CLI capabilities.
- agentic_security
- Agentic Security is an agent-based framework for scanning vulnerabilities in large language models with a Python-based toolkit for robust security assessments via fuzz testing.
Persona
- gitleaks
- -
- agentic_security
- -
Runtime
- gitleaks
- -
- agentic_security
- -
License
- gitleaks
- MIT
- agentic_security
- Apache-2.0 - Permissive license encouraging free use and modification under the condition of preserving notices.
Last pushed
- gitleaks
- Jul 29, 2026
- agentic_security
- Jun 23, 2026
Categories
- gitleaks
- Evaluation & Observability
- agentic_security
- Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gitleaks
- Active (82%)
- agentic_security
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- gitleaks
- 18d
- agentic_security
- 35d
Open issues (now)
- gitleaks
- 464
- agentic_security
- 70
Stars delta
- gitleaks
- +576 (30d)
- agentic_security
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- gitleaks
- +36 (30d)
- agentic_security
- Unknown
Owner type
- gitleaks
- Organization
- agentic_security
- User
Full report
- gitleaks
- Trust report
- agentic_security
- Trust report
Choose gitleaks if…
- gitleaks is primarily Go; agentic_security is Python.
- License: gitleaks is MIT, agentic_security is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires a Go environment to be installed if not using pre-built binaries..
- Tags unique to gitleaks: ai-powered, ci-cd, cicd, cli.
- - When you need to detect leaked secrets using advanced AI-powered methods, offering a modern approach over traditional pattern matching.
When NOT to use gitleaks
- - Avoid if looking for broader DLP functionalities that extend beyond git repositories, as gitleaks is specifically tailored to this context.
- - Not recommended if you require real-time alerting features; gitleaks is more suited for periodic or commit-based scanning and analysis.
Choose agentic_security if…
- agentic_security is primarily Python; gitleaks is Go.
- License: agentic_security is Apache-2.0, gitleaks is MIT.
- Tags unique to agentic_security: agent-framework, fuzzing, llm-evaluation, red-teaming.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- Developers need to ensure their LLMs are secure from jailbreak attempts and vulnerabilities.
When NOT to use agentic_security
- Teams require solutions that do not involve agent frameworks for vulnerability scanning.
- Projects seek a no-fuzz-testing approach for evaluating LLM security.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (gitleaks/gitleaks) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (gitleaks/gitleaks) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (gitleaks/gitleaks) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (msoedov/agentic_security) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- GitHub forks (msoedov/agentic_security) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- Last push (msoedov/agentic_security) · observed Jun 23, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gitleaks 29k · agentic_security 1.9k (synced Aug 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gitleaks and agentic_security?
- gitleaks: Find secrets with Gitleaks 🔑. agentic_security: Agentic LLM Vulnerability Scanner / AI red teaming kit. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gitleaks over agentic_security?
- Choose gitleaks over agentic_security when gitleaks is primarily Go; agentic_security is Python; License: gitleaks is MIT, agentic_security is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires a Go environment to be installed if not using pre-built binaries.; Tags unique to gitleaks: ai-powered, ci-cd, cicd, cli; - When you need to detect leaked secrets using advanced AI-powered methods, offering a modern approach over traditional pattern matching.
- When should I choose agentic_security over gitleaks?
- Choose agentic_security over gitleaks when agentic_security is primarily Python; gitleaks is Go; License: agentic_security is Apache-2.0, gitleaks is MIT; Tags unique to agentic_security: agent-framework, fuzzing, llm-evaluation, red-teaming; Also covers LLM Frameworks; Developers need to ensure their LLMs are secure from jailbreak attempts and vulnerabilities.
- When should I avoid gitleaks?
- - Avoid if looking for broader DLP functionalities that extend beyond git repositories, as gitleaks is specifically tailored to this context. - Not recommended if you require real-time alerting features; gitleaks is more suited for periodic or commit-based scanning and analysis.
- When should I avoid agentic_security?
- Teams require solutions that do not involve agent frameworks for vulnerability scanning. Projects seek a no-fuzz-testing approach for evaluating LLM security.
- Is gitleaks or agentic_security more popular on GitHub?
- gitleaks has more GitHub stars (28,753 vs 1,943). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gitleaks and agentic_security open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gitleaks: MIT, agentic_security: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to gitleaks or agentic_security?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gitleaks alternatives and agentic_security alternatives (gitleaks markdown twin, agentic_security markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, gitleaks or agentic_security?
- gitleaks: Active. agentic_security: Steady. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for gitleaks and agentic_security?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gitleaks trust report; agentic_security trust report.