# scan

The cldkctl registry artifact scan command manages security scans for artifacts stored in the container registry. It allows users to start, stop, and monitor scans for specific artifacts — helping to detect vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity and safety of container images.

## Usage

```
cldkctl registry artifact scan [flags]
```

```
cldkctl registry artifact scan [command]
```

## Available commands

| Command | Describe                                |
| ------- | --------------------------------------- |
| start   | Start a security scan for an artifact.  |
| stop    | Stop the security scan for an artifact. |

## Flags

{% hint style="info" %}
This command supports [global flags](/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags.md). Refer to the Global Flags section for details.
{% endhint %}

| Flag       | Description                                  |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| -h, --help | Help for the registry artifact scan command. |


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