> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli.md). # Cortex CLI - [About Cortex CLI](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli.md): The Cortex CLI is a unified command-line tool integrating Cloud Workload Protection, API Security, and Code Security scans into a single executable. - [Connect Cortex CLI](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/connect-cortex-cli.md): Install Cortex CLI, configure authentication, and review module requirements. - [Installation workflows](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/connect-cortex-cli/installation-workflows.md): Install Cortex CLI using a package manager, manual download, or the Cortex Cloud interface. - [Manage the CLI after installation](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/connect-cortex-cli/manage-the-cli-after-installation.md): Upgrade, pin, uninstall, or update Cortex CLI through automated downloads. - [Authenticate credentials](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/connect-cortex-cli/authenticate-credentials.md): Configure Cortex CLI credentials using a file, environment variables, or command-line flags. - [Self-service API keys for CLI scans](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/connect-cortex-cli/self-service-api-keys-for-cli-scans.md): Create role-restricted API keys for Cortex CLI and IDE scans. - [Cortex CLI usage](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-usage.md): Run Cortex CLI scans with global flags and module-specific options. - [Cortex CLI common command line reference guide](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-common-command-line-reference-guide.md): Reference common and global flags for Cortex CLI scans. - [Cortex CLI for Code Security](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-code-security.md): Run Code Security scans for secrets, IaC, and third-party dependencies. - [Cortex CLI usage for Cortex Cloud Application Security](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-code-security/cortex-cli-usage-for-cortex-cloud-application-security.md): Run Cortex Cloud Application Security scans and configure scan output. - [Cortex CLI Cortex Cloud Application Security command line reference](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-code-security/cortex-cli-cortex-cloud-application-security-command-line-reference.md): Reference commands and flags for Cortex Cloud Application Security scans. - [Custom Cortex checks and signature verification](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-code-security/cortex-cli-cortex-cloud-application-security-command-line-reference/custom-cortex-checks-and-signature-verification.md): Load custom Cortex checks and optionally verify their signatures. - [Cortex CLI pre-commit hooks](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-code-security/cortex-cli-pre-commit-hooks.md): Integrate Application Security secrets scanner as pre-commit hooks into your workflows to scan for errors on your machine before local commits. - [Pre-commit hook usage](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-code-security/cortex-cli-pre-commit-hooks/pre-commit-hook-usage.md): Configure pre-commit hooks for local secrets scans and suppression. - [Cortex CLI pre-receive hooks](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-code-security/cortex-cli-pre-receive-hooks.md): Integrate the Application Security secrets scanner as a pre-receive hook into your workflows to scan for errors before code is accepted into your repository. - [Pre-receive hook usage](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-code-security/cortex-cli-pre-receive-hooks/pre-receive-hook-usage.md): Configure pre-receive hooks for server-side secrets scans. - [Cortex CLI for Cloud Workload Protection](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-cloud-workload-protection.md): Scan container images and export SBOMs with Cloud Workload Protection. - [Cloud Workload Protection command line reference](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-cloud-workload-protection/cloud-workload-protection-command-line-reference.md): Reference Cloud Workload Protection commands and flags for image scans. - [Cortex CLI for API Security](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-api-security.md): Scan APIs for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations using Cortex CLI. - [Cortex CLI API Security command line reference guide](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-api-security/cortex-cli-api-security-command-line-reference-guide.md): Reference commands and flags for Cortex CLI API Security scans. - [API Security scan report schema](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-api-security/api-security-scan-report-schema.md): Reference schema for API Security scan reports. - [API Security scan output example](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cli/cortex-cli-for-api-security/api-security-scan-output-example.md): Example API Security scan report output. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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