If you’re on Windows, you can install the CybeDefend CLI as an .exe file. Quickly run security scans from PowerShell, Command Prompt, or within CI runners like GitHub Actions (Windows-based).

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Requirements

  • Windows 10 or 11 (32-bit or 64-bit).
  • API Key from your CybeDefend account.
  • Optional: Integration with your CI pipeline.

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Installation Steps

  1. Download
    Grab cybedefend-windows-amd64.exe (64-bit) or cybedefend-windows-386.exe (32-bit) from Releases.
  2. Rename (Optional)
    Rename to cybedefend.exe for easier usage.
  3. Add to PATH
    Place it in a folder included in your PATH, or just call it from its current location.

On Windows, some security tools may flag new executables. Ensure cybedefend.exe is unblocked in your antivirus or firewall settings.

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Running a Scan

  1. Open PowerShell or CMD
    Navigate to your project directory: 
    cd C:\Users\YourName\Projects\my-app
  2. Initiate Scan 
    cybedefend.exe scan --dir . --api-key YOUR_API_KEY --project-id YOUR_PROJECT_ID
  3. View Results 
    cybedefend.exe results --project-id YOUR_PROJECT_ID --output sarif

If you see a SmartScreen prompt, confirm the binary’s source to proceed with the installation.

Using —ci can simplify output if you’re parsing logs in a Windows-based CI system.