# Proper Syntax for Plex Scanner CLI

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**Created:** [March 24, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/proper-syntax-for-plex-scanner-cli/835563 "2023-03-24T15:31:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 24, 2023, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/proper-syntax-for-plex-scanner-cli/835563/2 "2023-03-24T17:35:18Z")

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Hi @abuttino … Here is a link to another post that should answer this for you…

> [@Can i force deep scan?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-force-deep-scan/833598/6):
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> You can initiate a deep scan via command line like this, however do bear in mind this is for Windows… Mac’s and Linux might be different… Deep Analysis: "C:\Program Files\Plex\Plex Media Server\Plex Media Scanner.exe" --analyze-deeply --item RatingKeys --log-file-suffix " Manual Deep Analysis" Credit Detection: "C:\Program Files\Plex\Plex Media Server\Plex Media Scanner.exe" --analyze --server-action credits --item RatingKeys --log-file-suffix " Manual Credits Analysis" Chapter Generation: …

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