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GitHub is automatically enabling extended metadata checks for repositories that already have validity checks enabled via security configurations, starting February 18, 2026. Extended metadata checks enhance secret scanning alerts by displaying additional context like secret owner details, creation/expiry dates, and organizational information when available from providers like OpenAI. This feature helps development and security teams assess exposure and prioritize remediation more effectively, though metadata availability depends on the secret provider and token type.

Secret scanning extended metadata to be automatically enabled for certain repositories