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Gitleaks Command: Use Custom Rules File

Use for use custom rules file with Gitleaks. Exact CLI syntax to use custom rules file using Gitleaks.

When to use this: Use for use custom rules file with Gitleaks.

Command Syntax

gitleaks detect -s <path/to/repository> --config-path <path/to/config.toml>

Command Breakdown

-s
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
--config-path
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to use custom rules file using Gitleaks.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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