# Forcing or avoiding specific scans The current client will automatically select the correct set of scanners based on the content of your project folder. You can, however, force or disable a scanner using these parameters: * `--scan-java=false` will disable the Java scanner * `--scan-nodejs=false` will disable the NodeJS scanner * `--scan-javascript=true` will enable the Javascript/Web scanner (disabled by default) * `--scan-ruby=false` will disable the Ruby scanner * `--scan-dotnet=false` will disable the Dotnet scanner * `--scan-scala=false` will disable the Scala scanner * `--scan-php=false` will disable the PHP scanner A value of “true” will force the scanner to run (and fail if conditions are not met). --- # 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.meterian.io/the-client/general-operations/forcing-or-avoiding-specific-scans.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.