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Getting started with Secrets in .NET

ByteHide Secrets is a tool that allows you to securely store and manage sensitive information in your applications. It provides a secure way to store and manage secrets, such as API keys, passwords, and other sensitive information, and helps you protect your applications from unauthorized access and data breaches.

Integrate Secrets into your application

Secret Scanner

AI-powered scanner that detects and protects sensitive data in your code.

Secrets Manager

Securely store and manage sensitive information in your applications.

What is ByteHide Secrets?

ByteHide Secrets provides two powerful tools to help you manage sensitive information in your .NET applications:

Secret Scanner

A lightweight, AI-powered tool that detects sensitive data in your source code and compiled binaries. It helps you:

  • Detect hardcoded credentials
  • Find API keys in binaries
  • Identify connection strings
  • Prevent secret exposure

Secrets Manager

A secure service to store and manage your application secrets. Use it to:

  • Store configuration securely
  • Manage API keys
  • Handle multiple environments
  • Centralize secret management

Privacy First

All scanning is performed locally on your machine. Your source code and binaries never leave your environment.

Choose your integration method

Easy Integration

Get started quickly with our recommended setup process.

CI/CD Integration

Integrate with your CI/CD pipeline for automated protection.

Key Features

  • Advanced AI Detection: Identifies potential security risks using advanced pattern recognition
  • Post-Compilation Scanning: Detects secrets in both source code and compiled binaries
  • Built-in Secrets Manager: No need for additional services like Azure Key Vault
  • Cross-Platform Support: Works with .NET Standard 2.0+, .NET Framework 4.7.2+, .NET 6+, ASP.NET, .NET MAUI
  • CI/CD Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your development workflow

Getting Started

  1. Create a ByteHide Project
  2. Choose your tool:

Use Cases

Secret Scanner

  • Detect hardcoded credentials in source code
  • Find API keys in compiled binaries
  • Identify connection strings and tokens
  • Prevent accidental secret exposure

Secrets Manager

  • Store application configuration
  • Manage API keys securely
  • Handle different environments (dev/staging/prod)
  • Centralize secret management

Next Steps