SECOPS
Auto-label GitLab MRs that touch secrets and pull in a security reviewer
Scans the diff of each new GitLab MR for credential-like patterns and sensitive file paths, and when it finds them.
How it runs
The automated pipeline, trigger to output.
- TriggerGitLab MR opened or updatedGitLab
- ActionFetch MR diff and scan for secretsGitLab
- LogicBranch on finding above risk threshold
- ActionApply security label, assign reviewer, comment findingsGitLab
- OutputNotify appsec channel in SlackSlack
What it does
Inspects every new merge request's diff for secret-shaped strings (API keys, tokens, private key headers) and edits to sensitive paths like `.env`, IAM policy, or auth config. When it finds a match it applies a `security::appsec` label, assigns the appsec reviewer, and flags the specific findings in a comment so the change can't slip through unlabeled.
When to use it
Use it as a first-pass gate so risky diffs are caught and routed automatically instead of relying on authors to remember to tag security.
How it works
- 1A GitLab webhook fires when an MR is opened or updated.
- 2The flow fetches the MR changes and runs pattern matching for credentials and sensitive file paths.
- 3A branch decides whether any finding crosses the risk threshold.
- 4If so, it applies the security label, assigns the appsec reviewer, and posts a comment listing the matched lines.
- 5A Slack note goes to the appsec channel so the reviewer knows it's incoming and why.
Set it up
What you configure once, before turning it on.
- 1Connect GitLabRepos, MRs, pipelines, registry.
- 2Connect SlackChannels, DMs, threads, mentions.
- 3Set each agent's modelWe leave models unset so you pick the tier — fast + cheap, or top-quality.
- 4Tune it to your dataEdit the prompts, filters, and field mappings so it matches how your team works.
- 5Test, then turn it onRun once against a sample, confirm the output, then enable the trigger.
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