Use CLI to find vulnerabilities

The Assess CLI lets you use Contrast Assess to display vulnerabilities in real time.

The following Contrast agents support the Assess CLI:

Before you begin

Learn about the Contrast CLI.
Install the CLI.
Verify you can use the Assess CLI with your application by checking the supported technologies for your agent.

Install or update an agent.
In a terminal window, enter the following command:
```
conrast assess
```
This command creates the agent configuration file that both the Assess CLI and the agent share. The default locations for the file are:
- MacOS and Linux: /etc/contrast/contrast_security.yaml
- Windows %ProgramData%\Contrast\contrast_security.yaml
To specify a different file location, use the config-path option. CLI commands describes all the valid options for the assess command.
Run your application in your IDE or a second terminal window.
Exercise your application.
View the results in the terminal window where you entered the Assess CLI command.