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Trivy

Comprehensive and versatile security scanner for containers, Git repos, and Kubernetes.

LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars23.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Sbom ScannerContainer SecurityVulnerability ScannerSecurityCve AuditGolang
Overview

Why consider Trivy?

Trivy by Aqua Security is an open-source vulnerability and misconfiguration scanner. Written in Go, it scans container images, Git repositories, Kubernetes clusters, and SBOMs for CVEs, exposed secrets, and cloud infrastructure misconfigurations.

Guided learning

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

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Overview of Trivy

Trivy integrates into CI/CD pipelines to detect operating system package and application dependency CVEs in seconds.

Quickstart

bash
1# Scan a container image
2trivy image alpine:3.18
3
4# Scan a local repository for secrets and vulnerabilities
5trivy fs ./my-project

Trivy is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Trivy FAQs

Trivy 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 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.

Trivy 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.

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