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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).
  • Personal Access Token (PAT) 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. Authenticate (one-time setup) 
    cybedefend.exe login --pat YOUR_PAT --region eu
  3. Initiate Scan 
    cybedefend.exe scan --dir . --project-id YOUR_PROJECT_ID
  4. 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.
You can also store your PAT in the CYBEDEFEND_PAT environment variable:
$env:CYBEDEFEND_PAT = "your_pat_here"
Using —ci can simplify output if you’re parsing logs in a Windows-based CI system.