How does it minimize false positives in my code?

The skill includes specialized logic to ignore common test patterns (like 127.0.0.1 or test@example.com) and excludes files within directories like node_modules, .git, and build folders.

Does it work with different programming languages?

Yes, it is language-agnostic and can scan any text-based file, though it includes specific optimizations for JavaScript, Python, Java, and Ruby project structures.

What types of sensitive data can this skill detect?

The PII Detector identifies a wide range of data including Social Security Numbers, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover), email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, passport numbers, and API keys for services like AWS, GitHub, and Slack.

Can I use this for GDPR and CCPA audits?

Yes, this skill is specifically designed to help developers locate personal information that falls under privacy regulations, making it an essential tool for compliance documentation and data protection.

PII Detector & Privacy Scanner

Name: PII Detector & Privacy Scanner
Author: Dexploarer

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Security & Testing

Scans codebases and files to identify personally identifiable information (PII) for GDPR and CCPA compliance.

About

The PII Detector skill provides an automated security layer for your development workflow by scanning source code, logs, and databases for sensitive information. It utilizes advanced regex patterns to locate Social Security numbers, credit card details, email addresses, and API keys that might be inadvertently exposed. By integrating both quick terminal-based grep scans and comprehensive Python/JavaScript scripts, this skill helps developers ensure data privacy and meet strict regulatory standards like GDPR and CCPA before code reaches production.

Key Features

Automated identification of hardcoded API keys and authentication tokens
Support for multiple project types including Node.js, Python, and Java
2 GitHub stars
Smart filtering to exclude false positives in comments and test files
Detailed compliance reporting with masked sensitive values for safety
Comprehensive detection of SSNs, credit cards, and passport numbers

Use Cases

Auditing legacy codebases for GDPR and CCPA privacy compliance
Identifying and masking sensitive customer data within database exports
Pre-deployment security scans to prevent accidental data leaks in logs

About

Key Features

Automated identification of hardcoded API keys and authentication tokens
Support for multiple project types including Node.js, Python, and Java
2 GitHub stars
Smart filtering to exclude false positives in comments and test files
Detailed compliance reporting with masked sensitive values for safety
Comprehensive detection of SSNs, credit cards, and passport numbers

Use Cases

Auditing legacy codebases for GDPR and CCPA privacy compliance
Identifying and masking sensitive customer data within database exports
Pre-deployment security scans to prevent accidental data leaks in logs