Show HN: Chrome extension that blocks API keys from being pasted into AI tools

Category: security

Tags: chrome-extension, data-leak-prevention, privacy-tool

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 6, Documentation: 7, Utility: 7)

VaultBix is a Chrome extension that locally scans and blocks sensitive data like API keys and passwords from being pasted into AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude. It uses client-side pattern matching with customizable sensitivity levels to prevent data leaks, making it a practical privacy tool for users of large language models.

Target audience: backend devs, devops, data engineers, security-conscious users

Repository: https://github.com/carlgaopapi-png/vaultbix-extension · JavaScript · MIT

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