# Running the analysis remotely The default operation mode of the client is running the dependency discovery locally, using the exact same environment used in your build. This is the default, and it's a very good idea as it forces the client to use the same environment, configuration and setup that the build tool (Maven, Gradle, etc.) is using for his own build. However it's possible to have this step executed remotely, on the Meterian servers, passing the `--local=false` argument to the client. In this situation the client will upload all your build files (build.xml, build.gradle, etc.) to the Meterian servers, as a necessary mean to compute your project's library dependencies. Please rest assured that such files will be stay on the server only for the time required for the computation and will be removed securely when no longer necessary. Please also note that: * remote scanning is possible only for Java and NodeJS * remote scanning is usually less precise than local scanning We generally suggest to use remote analysis unless specifically needed. --- # 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/running-the-analysis-remotely.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.