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 For source builds, authenticated scans, provider-specific setup, and platform notes, see [Documentation](#documentation).
 
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+> **Prefer to run on your Claude Code subscription instead of API credits?** The [`shannon-v1`](https://github.com/KeygraphHQ/shannon/tree/shannon-v1) branch is the last release built on the Claude Agent SDK, so it accepts a Claude Code OAuth token. Generate one with `claude setup-token`, then run `npx @keygraph/shannon@1.9.0 setup` and pick **OAuth Token**. Pentests then cost nothing beyond your existing subscription.
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 ## Key Capabilities
 
 - **Proof-by-exploitation reports**: Shannon reports validated findings with reproducible proof-of-concept steps instead of speculative warnings.