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title: User Guide
description: Complete guide to using IAM Policy Validator
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# User Guide

This guide covers everything you need to know to use IAM Policy Validator effectively.

## Topics

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-   :material-console:{ .lg .middle } **CLI Reference**

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    Complete command-line interface documentation

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: CLI Reference](cli-reference.md)

-   :material-cog:{ .lg .middle } **Configuration**

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    Customize validation rules and behavior

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Configuration](configuration.md)

-   :material-shield-check:{ .lg .middle } **Validation Checks**

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    All 19 built-in checks explained

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Checks](checks/index.md)

-   :material-file-document:{ .lg .middle } **Output Formats**

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    JSON, SARIF, HTML, CSV, and more

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Output Formats](output-formats.md)

-   :material-bug:{ .lg .middle } **Troubleshooting**

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    Common issues and solutions

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Troubleshooting](troubleshooting.md)

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