# Guide: your first scan!

In the following section we briefly explain you how to do your first scan in different environment and using different tools. Please do not hesitate to [ask support](mailto:support@meterian.io) if you need help!

* [Your first scan with the Java Thin Client](https://docs.meterian.io/the-client/guide-your-first-scan/your-first-scan-java-thin-client)\
  Runs on your local machine, you need to have Java installed and your development tools
* [Your first scan with the Dockerized Client](https://docs.meterian.io/the-client/guide-your-first-scan/your-first-scan-dockerized-client)\
  Runs on your local machine, you need to have Docker installed
* [Your first scan with a GitHub action](https://docs.meterian.io/the-client/guide-your-first-scan/your-first-scan-github-action)\
  Runs on GitHub using our GitHub action, nothing to install, quick setup