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# Download the CLI with the Eclipse plugin

How the Eclipse plugin automatically downloads the Snyk CLI it uses to scan

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## Download the CLI with the Eclipse plugin

When you install the Eclipse plugin and open a file that Snyk supports, the [Snyk CLI](/developer-tools/snyk-cli/overview.md) is downloaded automatically unless you have opted out. The [Language Server](/developer-tools/integrations/snyk-ide-plugins-and-extensions/snyk-language-server.md) is also downloaded. The Language Server works with the CLI to give you an optimal Eclipse experience.

<figure><img src="https://558411700-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIEEjSXQQu36y0vmFV8zf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-db2f65ff98d8b05af1edb175a3d14f44ab134c12%2FScreenshot%202022-10-19%20at%2009.10.10.png?alt=media" alt="Downloading the Snyk CLI"><figcaption><p>Downloading the Snyk CLI</p></figcaption></figure>

Continue with [Authentication for the Eclipse plugin](/developer-tools/integrations/snyk-ide-plugins-and-extensions/eclipse-plugin/authentication-for-the-eclipse-plugin.md).


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