# Public Scan

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By using this functionality, you confirm that you have the necessary permissions to scan the repository. Findings must only be used for legitimate purposes and not for any malicious intent.
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You can easily scan any open-source code on GitHub or GitLab for vulnerabilities—completely free of charge, with no authentication or credit card required. The process is simple and straightforward:

1\. Visit [AquilaX App](https://app.aquilax.ai/).

2\. Paste the URL of any public Git repository.

3\. Click Scan to start the analysis.

Alternatively, you can use the built-in web shell (a pseudo-shell) by running the following command:

```bash
aquila scan https://github.com/AquilaX-AI/vulnapp-python
```

## Demo

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## Limitations

This functionality is designed to quickly showcase value rather than serve as a comprehensive solution. As such, there are a few limitations:

1\. Each user can initiate up to 10 scans per day.

2\. Scans are automatically deleted from our system after 24 hours.

## APIs

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