Cli
Snyk CLI scans and monitors software projects for security vulnerabilities.
About Cli
Snyk CLI scans software projects for security vulnerabilities from the development workflow. It covers open-source dependencies, application code, container images and Kubernetes applications, and Terraform and Kubernetes configurations.
It runs from the command line, in an IDE, or in a CI/CD pipeline. Use requires installing the CLI and authenticating the machine, and Open Source scanning requires the package manager, related tools in PATH, and building the project before testing, with limited exceptions.
Key features
- Scan open-source dependencies for vulnerabilities
- Scan application code for vulnerabilities
- Scan container images and Kubernetes applications
- Find insecure configurations in Terraform and Kubernetes code
- Run locally, in an IDE, or in CI/CD pipelines
- Test reports show severity, description link, entry path, and fix guidance
Best for: Developers who want to scan projects for vulnerabilities in local, IDE, or CI/CD workflows.
Good for
- Runs in command line, IDE, and CI/CD workflows
- Covers open source, code, containers, and IaC content types
- Test output includes severity, path, and fix guidance
Watch out for
- Requires installation and machine authentication before use
- Requires package manager and tools like Gradle or Maven in PATH for Open Source scanning
- Requires building Open Source projects before testing, with limited exceptions
Cli at a glance
- Website
- github.com/snyk/cli
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Security Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Cli FAQ
Where can I run the Snyk CLI?
Locally from the command line, in an IDE, or in a CI/CD pipeline.
How do I test the installation?
Run snyk --help, or run snyk test ionic to test a public npm package.
What do I need before scanning Open Source projects?
Install the package manager, ensure tools such as Gradle or Maven are in PATH, and build the project, with limited exceptions.
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