What is secret-mask?
secret-mask is a Claude Code mod by homieyangg that mask token-like strings in tool output before they reach the conversation. It is listed under Security and has 2 GitHub stars.
| Type | Claude code mod |
|---|---|
| Author | homieyangg |
| Repository | homieyangg/claude-code-mods |
| Popularity | 2 GitHub stars |
| Category | Security |
| Security | Low risk (100/100) |
| Rank | #1,181 of 5,272 Claude Code mods; #133 in Security |
| License | MIT |
| Last commit | 2026-10-03 |
| Hooks | 4 events |
| Sees | Bash calls |
| Draws on | nothing |
Is secret-mask safe to install?
secret-mask scores 100/100 on the MCPMods security check: Low risk. No checks raised a concern. It passed 8 of 8 checks.
Mod footprints come from claude plugin validate, which lists every event a mod hooks and every API call it makes without running it.
| Check | Result |
|---|---|
| No network access | Pass |
| Starts no processes | Pass |
| Writes no files or config | Pass |
| Doesn't read environment variables | Pass |
| Only sees the events it hooks | Pass |
| Doesn't drive Claude | Pass |
| Passes claude plugin validate | Pass |
| Has an open-source license | Pass |
API calls in its code
| Call | What it means |
|---|---|
$.command.register | |
$.state.get | |
$.state.set | |
$.ui.log | draws interface |
$.ui.toast | draws interface |
How do I install secret-mask?
- Check your Claude Code version. Mods need Claude Code 2.1.287 or later and are on by default.
claude --version
- Read its footprint. This lists every event it hooks and every API call it makes, without running it.
git clone https://github.com/homieyangg/claude-code-mods claude plugin validate ./claude-code-mods/secret-mask
- Install it. Run this in your terminal, then /reload-plugins in an open session.
claude plugin marketplace add homieyangg/claude-code-mods && claude plugin install secret-mask@claude-code-mods
Or ask Claude to set it up
Paste this into Claude Code and it installs secret-mask for you:
Install the "secret-mask" Claude Code mod from https://github.com/homieyangg/claude-code-mods/tree/main/secret-mask. Run claude plugin validate on it first and show me what it can access before you enable it.
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