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OSV-Scanner

Vulnerability scanner written in Go using the Open Source Vulnerabilities (OSV) database by Google.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars6.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Google Vulnerability ScannerOsv Database ClientLockfile Security AuditOsv Scanner ToolSecurity
Overview

Why consider OSV-Scanner?

OSV-Scanner is an open-source vulnerability scanner written in Go by Google. OSV-Scanner checks project lockfiles (package.json, pom.xml, Cargo.lock, go.mod) and container SBOMs against the distributed Open Source Vulnerabilities (OSV) database to identify known security advisories.

Guided learning

Learn OSV-Scanner by building

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

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Overview of OSV-Scanner

OSV-Scanner detects open-source CVEs across multi-language dependency manifests.

Quickstart

bash
1go install github.com/google/osv-scanner/cmd/osv-scanner@latest
2osv-scanner -r /path/to/project

OSV-Scanner is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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OSV-Scanner FAQs

OSV-Scanner is listed as a Security 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 and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

OSV-Scanner 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.

OSV-Scanner is listed as an alternative to Snyk Open Source. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.