> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.snyk.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.snyk.io/developer-tools/snyk-cli/code-execution-warning-for-snyk-cli.md).

# Code execution warning for Snyk CLI

Why the Snyk CLI may execute code from your Project during analysis

{% hint style="warning" %}
As part of examining the codebase for vulnerabilities, Snyk CLI may automatically execute code on your computer to obtain additional data for analysis.
{% endhint %}

This includes invoking the package manager, for example, pip, Gradle, Maven, Yarn, npm, and so on, to get dependency information for Snyk Open Source.

Invoking these programs on untrusted code that has malicious configurations may expose your system to malicious code execution and exploits.

Always make sure you understand and trust the code in the directory you intend to scan with Snyk CLI.

When in doubt, do not proceed with a scan.


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