heldkeys is an open-source CLI that shows which credentials an AI agent can reach from where it runs
heldkeys is a read-only CLI for checking credentials available to processes on a laptop, in a sandbox, or in a CI job. It identifies credential locations and ranks findings by how long credentials remain valid and whether they can change things, then provides concrete next steps. It can scan local credentials, check sandbox or container access, and review GitHub Actions workflows for risky agent steps. Reports can be displayed in the terminal or formatted as JSON, Markdown, or SARIF. The page states that it makes no network calls, uses no telemetry, and does not write to the machine.
Key features
- Lists credentials accessible to an agent on a laptop, in a sandbox, or in CI.
- Ranks findings by credential lifetime and ability to change things.
- Provides detailed listings and JSON, Markdown, or SARIF output.
- Checks sandbox exposures with a preflight pass-or-fail gate.
- Scans running containers and Kubernetes pods.
- Reviews GitHub Actions workflows for risky agent steps.
- Read-only; makes no network calls and writes nothing to the machine.
- Does not include telemetry or an update check.
Use cases
- 01Audit credentials accessible to a coding agent running in a terminal.
- 02Gate sandbox startup when long-lived write credentials are exposed.
- 03Scan a running Docker container or Kubernetes pod for reachable credentials.
- 04Flag risky AI agent configurations in GitHub Actions workflows.
- 05Identify and prioritize credential cleanup on a developer laptop.
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