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Grype

A vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems by Anchore.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars8.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Cve MatcherVulnerability ScannerContainer AuditAnchoreSecurityGolang
Overview

Why consider Grype?

Grype is an open-source vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems developed by Anchore. Written in Go, it matches installed software packages against curated vulnerability databases (NVD, GHSA, Alpine SecDB) with low false-positive rates.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Grype

Grype pairs directly with Syft SBOMs to identify vulnerable dependencies across Docker, OCI, and filesystem targets.

Quickstart

bash
1# Scan a Docker image
2grype ubuntu:latest
3
4# Scan directly from Syft SBOM output
5syft alpine:latest -o json | grype

Grype is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Grype FAQs

Grype is listed as a Devops Infrastructure tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Grype is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Grype is listed as an alternative to Clair. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.