> 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/scan-fix-and-prevent/scan-with-snyk/snyk-secrets/secrets-scanning-in-the-snyk-cli.md).

# Secrets scanning in the Snyk CLI

{% hint style="info" %}
To use Snyk Secrets in the CLI, consider these system parameters:

* Maximum file size: 1 MB
* Maximum repository or bundle size: 2 GB
* Maximum number of files in a repository or bundle: 300,000
* Maximum file path length: 256 characters
  {% endhint %}

Scan your codebase for hard-coded secrets, including API keys and passwords. Use the `snyk secrets test` command to run a secrets scan from the command line.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h3>Command reference</h3></td><td>Review the comamnd syntax, options, and exit codes.</td><td><a href="https://docs.snyk.io/developer-tools/snyk-cli/commands/secrets-test">Snyk secrets test command reference</a></td></tr><tr><td><h3>Scan guidance</h3></td><td>Learn how to scan for secrets using the Snyk CLI.</td><td><a href="https://docs.snyk.io/developer-tools/snyk-cli/scan-and-maintain-projects-using-the-cli/snyk-cli-for-secrets/secrets-scanning-in-the-snyk-cli">Secrets scanning in the Snyk CLI</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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