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🔒 security-scanner - Identify risks in your code easily

🚀 Getting Started

This guide will help you download and run the security-scanner application on your computer. The security-scanner is a command-line tool that finds secrets and vulnerabilities in your code. It’s designed for users with any level of technical experience.

📥 Download & Install

To get started, visit this page to download: Download security-scanner.

Installation Steps

1. Visit the Releases Page:
   Click the link above to go to our releases page.

2. Select the Latest Version:
   Look for the latest version available. This is usually at the top of the list.

3. Download the Software:
   Click on the file that matches your operating system. You may see options for Windows, macOS, or Linux. Your choice will depend on what you are using.

4. Extract the Files:
   Once downloaded, locate the file on your computer. Most files will be in your Downloads folder. Double-click to extract it.

5. Run the Application:
   Open the command line interface (Terminal for macOS/Linux or Command Prompt for Windows). Navigate to the folder where you extracted the security-scanner files. You can run it by typing ./security-scanner on macOS/Linux or security-scanner.exe on Windows.

6. Follow On-Screen Instructions:
   The application will guide you through the process. You can enter specific commands to scan your codebase.

🛠️ System Requirements

• Operating System:
  Windows 10 or newer, macOS Mojave or newer, or any recent version of a Linux distribution.

• Node.js:
  You need Node.js installed. It allows the application to run properly. If you do not have it installed, visit Node.js official site to download and install the latest LTS version.

• Disk Space:
  You will need at least 100 MB of free disk space for the application and temporary files during the scan process.

📊 Features

• Secret Detection:
  Find sensitive information like API keys, passwords, and tokens in your code.

• Vulnerability Scanning:
  Detect potential security vulnerabilities in your dependencies and codebase.

• Codebase Compatibility:
  Works with various programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, and more.

• Command-Line Interface:
  Simple and straightforward CLI to run your scans with ease.

• Regular Updates:
  Get the latest security features and vulnerability signatures with every release.

📚 Usage Instructions

1. Basic Scan Command:
   To start a basic scan, type the following in the command line:

   security-scanner scan <path-to-your-code>
   

   Replace <path-to-your-code> with the directory you want to scan.

2. Review Results:
   After executing the command, the application will display a summary of detected secrets and vulnerabilities directly in the console.

3. Export Results:
   If you want a report, append --output report.txt to your scan command to save the results to a text file.

   security-scanner scan <path-to-your-code> --output report.txt
   

📋 Support & Contribution

If you encounter issues while using the security-scanner, please check our issues page for troubleshooting tips. You can also open a new issue if your problem isn’t listed.

If you want to contribute to the project, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request. Your contributions are valuable.

🔗 Stay Updated

For updates on the security-scanner, follow us on GitHub. We announce new releases, fixes, and features there first. Your feedback helps make our tool better.

📝 License

The security-scanner is open-source software licensed under the MIT License. You can view the full text of the license in the repository.

For more detailed information on how the application works, refer to the official documentation.

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For a smooth scanning experience, make sure to have all requirements met before installation. Enjoy securing your code with ease!