A CLI tool and Go library for generating Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) from container images and filesystems.
Syft is a CLI tool and Go library that generates a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) from container images, filesystems, and archives. It inventories all software components and dependencies, providing a foundational dataset for vulnerability scanning, license compliance, and supply chain security. By supporting multiple output formats and a wide range of ecosystems, it helps organizations understand and secure their software assets.
DevOps engineers, security teams, and developers who need to audit software dependencies, ensure compliance, and integrate SBOM generation into CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications and traditional software projects.
Developers choose Syft for its speed, accuracy, and extensive support for packaging ecosystems and output formats. Its seamless integration with Grype for vulnerability scanning and ability to create signed attestations make it a robust, open-source alternative for comprehensive software supply chain analysis.
CLI tool and library for generating a Software Bill of Materials from container images and filesystems
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Supports dozens of packaging ecosystems including Alpine, Debian, Go, Python, and Java, as listed in the README, ensuring comprehensive dependency detection for most modern software.
Generates SBOMs in multiple standards like CycloneDX, SPDX, and Syft JSON, with conversion capabilities between them, enhancing interoperability for compliance and tooling.
Pairs directly with Grype for vulnerability detection, as highlighted in the description, making it easy to extend SBOMs into security workflows without custom integration.
Creates signed attestations using the in-toto specification, adding provenance and security for supply chain audits, a feature emphasized in the key features.
Requires Grype for vulnerability detection, adding an external dependency and setup complexity for teams seeking a single-tool solution.
Lacks a graphical interface, which may hinder users preferring visual tools or dashboards for exploring SBOMs, as it's primarily command-line based.
Features like attestations and custom scans involve multiple steps and external specifications, as noted in the documentation links, increasing the learning curve.