> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Black Duck

> Black Duck scans code for open-source components, pinpointing security risks and ensuring license compliance during software development.

## Creating a Black Duck connection[​](#creating-a-black-duck-connection "Direct link to Creating a Black Duck connection")

## Using API Token[​](#using-api-token "Direct link to Using API Token")

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* An API Token

### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")

1. Open the user menu in the top bar.

2. Select **My Access Tokens** > **Create New Token**.

### Creating your connection[​](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to Creating your connection")

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.

2. Select the **Black Duck** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.

3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.

4. Select **API Token** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The API Address
   * The API Token

6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.

7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.