GitHub MCP Server Adds Secret Scanning for AI Coding Agents in Public Preview

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The GitHub MCP Server now scans code changes for exposed secrets before commits or pull requests, available in public preview for repositories with GitHub Secret Protection enabled. This brings GitHub's established secret scanning capabilities directly into the AI coding agent workflow — agents using the GitHub MCP server will automatically flag potential credential exposures before they reach a repository. The integration addresses a growing concern as AI coding tools generate more code without human review of every line.