Quickstart

Get up and running with Pinelight in 5 minutes.

Prerequisites

  • A GitHub account
  • Access to install GitHub Apps in your repositories

Step 1: Try the Playground

Navigate to the Playground and paste your code to see instant vulnerability detection.

Step 2: Install the GitHub App

  1. Go to your organization or user settings in GitHub
  2. Navigate to Settings > Installed GitHub Apps
  3. Click Install Pinelight
  4. Select the repositories you want to protect
  5. Configure auto-scanning for new repositories

Step 3: Scan Your First Pull Request

  1. Create a new branch with a vulnerable code change
  2. Open a pull request
  3. Pinelight will automatically scan the PR and post a check run
  4. Review the inline comments for each finding

Step 4: Review Results

  1. Go to your Dashboard
  2. View scan history and findings
  3. Filter by repository, status, or severity
  4. Get notified of new findings via email

Next Steps