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# Snyk CLI for Snyk Secrets

How to use the Snyk CLI to scan your source code for hardcoded secrets

The [Snyk Command Line Interface](/developer-tools/snyk-cli/overview.md) (CLI) enables you to bring the functionality of [Snyk Secrets](https://docs.snyk.io/scan-fix-and-prevent/scan-with-snyk/snyk-secrets) into your development workflow. Using the Snyk CLI, you can scan your source code locally, in a pre-commit hook, or in your CI/CD pipeline to find hardcoded secrets such as API keys, passwords, and tokens.

## Prerequisites for using the Snyk CLI with Snyk Secrets

Before using the Snyk CLI to scan for secrets, verify you have the following prerequisites:

* A Snyk account.
* The Secrets feature enabled for your Snyk Organization. If you receive a `SNYK-CLI-0016` error, contact your Snyk account manager.
* The Snyk CLI installed and authenticated.
  * For instructions, visit [Install or update the Snyk CLI](/developer-tools/snyk-cli/install-the-snyk-cli.md) and [Authenticate the Snyk CLI](/developer-tools/snyk-cli/authenticate-to-use-the-cli.md).
  * Snyk recommends using the latest version of the CLI.

## Using the Snyk CLI for secrets scans

To scan your code for hardcoded secrets using the Snyk CLI, use the [`snyk secrets test`](/developer-tools/snyk-cli/commands/secrets-test.md) command.\
For more information, see [Secrets scanning in the Snyk CLI](/developer-tools/snyk-cli/scan-and-maintain-projects-using-the-cli/snyk-cli-for-secrets/secrets-scanning-in-the-snyk-cli.md).

That page also explains how to do the following:

* [Ignore findings](/developer-tools/snyk-cli/scan-and-maintain-projects-using-the-cli/snyk-cli-for-secrets/secrets-scanning-in-the-snyk-cli.md#ignore-findings) that are placeholders, revoked keys, or won't fix scenarios.
* [Review ignored secrets](/developer-tools/snyk-cli/scan-and-maintain-projects-using-the-cli/snyk-cli-for-secrets/secrets-scanning-in-the-snyk-cli.md#review-ignored-secrets) to audit your codebase.
* [Exclude files and directories from a scan](/developer-tools/snyk-cli/scan-and-maintain-projects-using-the-cli/snyk-cli-for-secrets/secrets-scanning-in-the-snyk-cli.md#exclude-files-and-directories-from-a-scan) using the `.snyk` file or the `--exclude` option.
* [Scan with a pre-commit hook](/developer-tools/snyk-cli/scan-and-maintain-projects-using-the-cli/snyk-cli-for-secrets/secrets-scanning-in-the-snyk-cli.md#scan-with-a-pre-commit-hook) to catch secrets before they reach a commit.


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