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The Panguard CLI is your single entry point for scanning, protecting, monitoring, and managing endpoint security. Every feature — from a quick vulnerability scan to deploying a honeypot network — is accessible through one binary.

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Usage

panguard <command> [options]

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Global Options

OptionDescription
--helpShow help for any command
--versionPrint the installed Panguard CLI version
--lang <lang>Set output language (en, zh-TW, ja, etc.)

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Command Categories

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Scanning

CommandDescription
scanRun security scans on the local machine

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Protection

CommandDescription
guardReal-time endpoint protection agent
trapHoneypot / deception technology
chatNotification channel management (Telegram, Slack, Email)
reportCompliance report generation

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System

CommandDescription
initInitialize configuration for the current machine
deployDeploy configuration to remote endpoints
statusShow overall system health
configView or edit configuration
doctorDiagnose common system issues
upgradeUpdate Panguard CLI to the latest version

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Authentication

CommandDescription
loginAuthenticate with your Panguard account
logoutEnd the current session
whoamiDisplay the currently authenticated user

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Advanced

CommandDescription
managerStart the multi-endpoint Manager server
threatStart the local Threat Cloud intelligence server

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Plan Access Matrix

Not every command is available on every plan. The table below shows the minimum plan required for each command.
CommandCommunity (Free)Solo ($9/mo)Pro ($29/mo)Business ($79/mo)
login / logout / whoamiYesYesYesYes
init / status / configYesYesYesYes
doctor / upgradeYesYesYesYes
scan --quickYesYesYesYes
scan (full)—YesYesYes
guard start—YesYesYes
guard statusYesYesYesYes
chat setup—YesYesYes
deploy—YesYesYes
report generate——YesYes
trap start——YesYes
threat start———Yes
manager———Yes

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Installation

If you have not installed the CLI yet, run: 
curl -fsSL https://get.panguard.ai | bash
See the Installation page for platform-specific instructions including Homebrew, APT, and Docker options.

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Next Steps

Quick Start

Get from zero to your first scan in under 5 minutes.

panguard scan

Run your first security scan.

panguard guard

Enable real-time endpoint protection.

Account Setup

Create your account and choose a plan.