# io.github.78degrees/ghosthunt

> Use this tool when you need to identify and detect leaked secrets on your machine, such as API keys in configuration files, shell history, and other sensitive data. It solves problems related to security and data protection by scanning for exposed credentials and other sensitive information. The tool takes system files and configurations as input and outputs a list of detected leaks, making it ideal for use cases involving security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/io-github-78degrees-ghosthunt  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/io-github-78degrees-ghosthunt

## Description

Find every leaked secret on your machine — API keys in .env files, shell history, and configs.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 1.00
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [MCP Registry](https://registry.modelcontextprotocol.io/v0/servers/io.github.78degrees%2Fghosthunt)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/78degrees/ghosthunt>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "io-github-78degrees-ghosthunt"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/io-github-78degrees-ghosthunt` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/io-github-78degrees-ghosthunt/pull`

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