# Source Categories

Explore source categories in Pynt to tailor your API discovery and enhance security. Pynt allows you to categorize and manage different source types, such as scans, documentation, and gateways, providing a more structured and focused approach to your API security management. By organizing your sources into specific categories, you can easily navigate and prioritize your security efforts, ensuring that each aspect of your API environment is thoroughly monitored and protected. This feature helps you customize your API discovery process, making your security management more efficient and effective.

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API source categories refer to the classification of **different types of sources** based on their characteristics or functionalities. In Pynt, these categories help organize and distinguish the various sources used for API discovery and security testing. Here are some common source categories in Pynt:

1. [API Gateway](/documentation/applications-view/manage-sources-for-api-discovery/source-categories/api-gateways.md)
2. [API Documentation](/documentation/applications-view/manage-sources-for-api-discovery/source-categories/api-documentation.md)
3. [Code Repository](/documentation/applications-view/manage-sources-for-api-discovery/source-categories/code-repository.md)
4. [Pynt API Security Testing](/documentation/applications-view/manage-sources-for-api-discovery/source-categories/testing-api-security-scans.md)

Each category serves a specific purpose in enhancing the API catalog and security posture within Pynt.


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