# Scanning Model Files

Model Scanner SaaS leverages the HiddenLayer AISec Platform Model Scanner to analyze Machine Learning Models.

Scanning a model file using Model Scanner SaaS can be done in the following ways.

## Model Scanner SaaS

### AISec Platform Console

Log in to the HiddenLayer Console and use the UI to scan a model files stored locally on your system or scan a model directly from a public repository on Hugging Face.

- [Scan a Local Model](/docs/products/console/supply_chain_add_local_model)
- [Scan a Community Model](/docs/products/console/supply_chain_add_community_model)


### HiddenLayer Python SDK

Use a Python SDK to scan a model file stored locally on your system or scan a model directly from a public repository on Hugging Face.

- HiddenLayer Python SDK: GitHub repository.


### HiddenLayer REST API

Use a REST API to scan a model file and perform other HiddenLayer AISec Platform actions without logging in to the Console. Model files can be stored locally on your system or scan a model directly from a public repository on Hugging Face.

- Model Scanner in HiddenLayer Developer Portal: **Note**: Requires a Console login.


Python SDK is recommended
For ease of use when scanning a model file, the Python SDK is recommended over the REST API.

## View Scan Results

You can view your scan results in the Console.

- [Asset Scans](/docs/products/console/supply_chain_asset_scans)