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Talisman

Ch 107.2of 23 Secrets Scanning Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported VCSGit
  4. 4CI/CD scanningYes
  5. 5Pre-commit scanningYes
  6. 6Push protectionYes
  7. 7Custom detection rulesYes
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Overview

Talisman is ranked #10 of 23 in secrets scanning software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Talisman plans and pricing

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Talisman Free MIT licensed · pre-commit/pre-push hooks · repository scanning thoughtworks.github.io · 4 Oct 2026

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Custom detection rules
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Facts

Purpose
Talisman installs Git hooks that check outgoing changes for potential secrets before they leave a developer’s workstation.thoughtworks.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Secret detection
Its detectors check encoded values, file contents, file sizes, high-entropy content, possible credit card numbers, and filenames.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Repository scanning
The CLI can scan Git history for potential secrets and save report files.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Hook options
Talisman can run as a pre-commit or pre-push hook, or as a standalone executable.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The documentation describes using Talisman with the pre-commit framework and Husky.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Configuration
A .talismanrc file supports ignored files, allowed patterns, custom search patterns, and detector severity settings.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
The documentation says Talisman is distributed under the MIT license.thoughtworks.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Platform support
The documentation lists support for macOS, Linux, and Windows.thoughtworks.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Notable limitation
Talisman’s documentation says it cannot detect secrets introduced through a forced push.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Interactive mode limitation
Interactive mode for adding files to the ignore configuration is documented as available only to non-Windows users.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support and contributions
The project directs users to GitHub issues for problems or ideas and invites contributions through its contribution guidelines.thoughtworks.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
History scanning
Talisman can scan repository history to detect secrets that have already been checked in.thoughtworks.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Supported systems
Talisman supports macOS, Linux, and Windows.thoughtworks.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Hook modes
Talisman can be configured as a pre-commit or pre-push Git hook.thoughtworks.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Install options
Installation options include a global Git hook template and CLI utility, a hook for one repository, or a standalone executable.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Detection checks
Documented detectors check encoded values, file contents, file size, entropy, possible credit card numbers, and filenames or extensions.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Reporting
When checks detect a potential issue, Talisman displays a report describing the affected file and errors.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Known limitation
Talisman’s installation documentation says it cannot detect secrets introduced through a forced push.thoughtworks.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Project origin
The documentation identifies Talisman as an open-source project created by ThoughtWorks.thoughtworks.github.io · 4 Oct 2026

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