# General Scanners
### **General Scanners:**
1. [**Regex Scanner**](https://docs.aicrisk.com/admin/agent-scanner-defaults/regex-scanner)
* *Description:* The Regex Scanner utilizes regular expressions to identify and extract patterns or specific information from user input or generated responses.
* *Usage:* By defining custom patterns or rules, the Regex Scanner enables users to extract relevant data or trigger specific actions based on predefined criteria.
2. [**Geographic Gating**](https://docs.aicrisk.com/admin/agent-scanner-defaults/geographic-gating)
* *Description:* Geographic Gating restricts access or modifies agent behavior based on the user's geographic location or specified regions.
* *Usage:* By applying geographical filters, users can tailor the agent's responses or restrict access to certain features or content based on user location.
3. [**Language Detection**](https://docs.aicrisk.com/admin/agent-scanner-defaults/language-detection)
* *Description:* Language Detection identifies the language used in user input or generated responses, enabling multilingual support and language-specific processing.
* *Usage:* By detecting the language of incoming messages, the Language Detection Scanner enables the agent to provide appropriate responses and language-specific services.
