# Scan API AuditBase's Scanning API provides a powerful interface for programmatically conducting scans across various datasets and systems. It enables users to automate the scanning process, integrate with custom applications, and efficiently identify potential issues by leveraging AuditBase's comprehensive scanning capabilities. This API is designed for flexibility, allowing for customization to fit specific project needs while maintaining high levels of security and efficiency in data scanning operations. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.auditbase.com/api-access/v-1.0/scan-api.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.