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Description:
Vulnerability Static Analysis for Containers
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.8.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security containers vulnerability-scanning devsecops static-analysis
Install: brew install clair
About:
Clair is an open-source vulnerability static analysis tool for application containers. It identifies security threats in containers by scanning their layers and comparing them against a known vulnerability database. This enables developers and security teams to proactively detect and remediate security issues before deployment.
Key Features:
  • Layer-based vulnerability scanning
  • Integration with container registries
  • API-driven architecture
  • Supports multiple Linux distributions
Use Cases:
  • CI/CD pipeline security gating
  • Container registry auditing
  • DevSecOps vulnerability management
Alternatives:
  • Trivy – Trivy is often considered easier to set up and use for quick scans, while Clair provides a more comprehensive, API-driven solution suitable for enterprise registries.
  • Anchore Engine – Anchore provides policy-based compliance checks in addition to vulnerability scanning, whereas Clair focuses primarily on vulnerability identification.
License: Apache-2.0
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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