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Show HN: Claude Scrub redacts secrets from Claude Code history stored on disk

A Show HN post on Hacker News introduces Claude Scrub, a tool that redacts secrets from Claude Code history saved on disk. The linked project is hosted on GitHub under the overflowy account. The Hacker News listing shows 1 point and 0 comments, so community discussion is still minimal. The snippet does not give technical details about how the redaction works or which secret types it covers.

Source: Hacker News · github.com Published 2026-10-29T16:01:16+00:00 Detected 2026-10-29T17:20:09+00:00
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A Show HN post on Hacker News introduces Claude Scrub, a tool that redacts secrets from Claude Code history saved on disk. The linked project is hosted on GitHub under the overflowy account. The Hacker News listing shows 1 point and 0 comments, so community discussion is still minimal. The snippet does not give technical details about how the redaction works or which secret types it covers.

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Developers who use Claude Code may have API keys or passwords stored in local session history, so a tool that scrubs them could reduce accidental exposure. Teams with shared machines or strict security rules may want to review the project's approach before relying on it. Readers should check the repository's documentation and code to confirm what it removes and how.

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Recognizable Entity Score 65 Practical Impact Score 0 Novelty Interest Score 94 Consequence Score 0 Curiosity Score 0 Shareability Score 51

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