Patrick contributed to the projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates repository by developing a security-focused feature that detects Gemini Files API key exposure. He designed a YAML-based configuration and implemented detection logic to identify leaked Google API keys and flag potential unauthorized access or API abuse. Leveraging his skills in API security, security testing, and vulnerability assessment, Patrick’s work addressed the risk of credential leakage and improved the reliability of security templates for users. Although the scope was limited to a single feature over one month, the solution demonstrated a focused approach to enhancing API security through targeted detection rules and structured configuration management.