> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://gecko.security/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Public URLs & ZIP uploads

> Scan code without connecting a provider. Ideal for evaluation and open source.

You don't need a provider connection to try Gecko. Two inputs let you scan code
directly, which is the fastest way to evaluate Gecko or review an open-source
project.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Public repository URL" icon="link">
    Paste a public GitHub or GitLab repository URL and scan it immediately. Best
    for evaluating Gecko on open-source code.
  </Card>

  <Card title="ZIP upload" icon="file-zipper">
    Upload a ZIP of your code for a point-in-time scan. Best when the code isn't
    reachable through a supported provider.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## When to use which input

| Input                                                 | Best for                  | Repeatable scans | PR checks |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- | ---------------- | --------- |
| [GitHub](/connect/github) / [GitLab](/connect/gitlab) | Ongoing team workflows    | Yes              | Yes       |
| Public URL                                            | Evaluating on open source | One-off          | No        |
| ZIP upload                                            | Code not in a provider    | One-off          | No        |

<Tip>
  Public URLs and ZIP uploads produce the same high-signal findings, wiki, and
  endpoint map as a connected repository; they just don't support repeatable,
  webhook-driven workflows. Connect a [provider](/connect/github) when you're
  ready to operationalize scanning.
</Tip>