What does a GitHub repository security scanner check?
A useful pre-launch scan should check committed environment files, hardcoded API keys and private keys, open Firebase or Supabase access, known npm vulnerabilities, missing authentication and ownership checks, payment and webhook mistakes, and broken production configuration. Quick Scan First reports evidence from the files it reviewed so you can verify the result.
How Quick Scan First works
Choose a repository with a fine-grained GitHub token, run the scan, then review the launch-readiness report. The built-in checks find known high-risk patterns. A deeper review can examine how authentication, payments and data access work across files. If a finding is suitable for an automated fix, Quick Scan First creates a separate branch and pull request.
What happens to source code?
Repository files are processed for the scan and are not stored as a copy on Quick Scan First servers. Relevant files are sent to Anthropic only when an AI review or AI-assisted fix needs them. You remain responsible for reviewing every finding and pull request.
When should you run it?
Run a scan before a first production launch, before a significant release, after changing authentication or database rules, after adding payments, and after rotating credentials. It is a focused second pair of eyes rather than a replacement for penetration testing or a formal security audit.
Frequently asked questions
Can Quick Scan First scan private GitHub repositories?
Yes. The fine-grained token must be limited to and authorised for the repositories you choose.
Does the scanner change code automatically?
No. A proposed fix is placed on a new branch and opened as a pull request. Nothing changes until you review and merge it.
Is this a penetration test?
No. It is an automated pre-launch code review and cannot guarantee that an application is secure.