> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pynt.io/documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pynt.io/documentation/api-security-testing/pynt-cli-modes.md).

# Pynt CLI Modes

Pynt offers two powerful modes within its CLI for conducting API security tests: [**Pynt Command**](#pynt-command) and [**Pynt Listen**](#pynt-listen). Each mode is designed to integrate with various tools and workflows, ensuring flexibility in how API security tests are performed.

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### Pynt Command

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💡 **Pynt Command Mode**: Pynt Command allows users to wrap their existing CLI-based functional tests with Pynt’s security testing capabilities. It seamlessly integrates into your current workflow, enabling automatic API security testing alongside functional tests.
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Pynt Command supports a wide range of configurations and optional arguments to tailor the tests to specific needs, making it adaptable for various testing environments.

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### Pynt Listen

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💡 **Pynt Listen Mode**: Pynt Listen operates as an interactive proxy, listening on a specified port and capturing network traffic for security analysis. It is designed for tools that can direct their traffic through a proxy, providing flexibility for API security testing in various scenarios.
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With Pynt Listen, users can capture traffic from a variety of sources and initiate security tests by triggering the scan, making it ideal for capturing real-time data from browsers, testing suites, and more.

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For additional support, visit [Pynt Community Support](https://www.pynt.io/community).
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