What is Redaction?
Replacing sensitive data with placeholders.
Short answer
Redaction is replacing sensitive information with a placeholder, like [REDACTED], so the rest of a document or prompt remains usable. LeakSnitch offers redact mode as an alternative to blocking, which keeps workflows moving without sending secrets to the AI model.
In depth
A hard block stops a paste entirely, which can frustrate employees doing legitimate work. Redaction offers a middle path: LeakSnitch replaces the detected secret with [REDACTED] before the prompt is submitted, so the AI still helps with the rest of the request.
Redact mode is ideal for teams that want protection without friction. Admins can choose hard block as the enterprise default, and individual users can pick redact, block, or allow on a case by case basis.
Frequently asked questions
Is redaction as safe as blocking?
For the secret itself, yes, because the actual value never reaches the AI provider. Redaction is a good default for most teams, while sensitive environments can enforce hard blocking with justification workflows.
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