How to Use Panto

Getting started with Panto

Once you complete this guide, you'll be ready to perform comprehensive code reviews using Panto, ensuring your code is secure and free of vulnerabilities.

Step 1: Sign up and set up

1. Go to Panto's website.
2. Click on the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner.
3. Fill in your details, including your email and password, and click "Create Account".
4. Verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
5. Log in to your new account.

Step 2: Your first code review

1. Navigate to the "Repositories" tab on the left sidebar.
2. Click on "Add Repository" and select the repository you want to analyse.
3. Follow the prompts to connect your code repository (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) to Panto.
4. Once connected, create a pull request in your repository.
5. Panto will automatically trigger a review, performing over 30,000 security checks.
6. After a few moments, go to the "Dashboard" to view the results of the code review.

Step 3: Get better results

1. To enhance your results, regularly check the "Settings" menu in your profile.
2. Enable "Secret Scanning" and "IaC Analysis" if they are not already activated.
3. Make sure to set your analysis frequency under "Repository Settings" to ensure regular checks on your code.
4. Pay attention to the "Issues" tab to track vulnerabilities and errors flagged by Panto.

Pro tip

Use the "Integrations" feature in the settings to link Panto with your CI/CD pipeline. This way, you can automate code reviews with every build, saving you time and ensuring security checks are always up to date.

Common mistake to avoid

Many users forget to connect their repository properly. Ensure you grant Panto the necessary permissions to access your code, or it won't be able to perform any analysis. Double-check your repository connection under the "Repositories" tab if you encounter issues.