Description:
CLI for generating a Software Bill of Materials from container images
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.39.0@0
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Tracked Since: Nov 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@anchore |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
security
sbom
containers
devsecops
compliance
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Install:
brew install syft
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About:
Syft is a command-line tool that analyzes container images and filesystems to generate a detailed Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). It identifies packages, libraries, and dependencies, outputting in multiple standard formats like SPDX and CycloneDX. Its main value is providing deep visibility into software composition for security and compliance workflows.
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Key Features:
- Generates SBOMs from container images and filesystems
- Supports multiple output formats (SPDX, CycloneDX, JSON)
- Identifies packages across many ecosystems (APK, DEB, RPM, npm, etc.)
- Integrates with Grype for vulnerability scanning
- CLI-first design for automation and CI/CD pipelines
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Use Cases:
- Software supply chain security and vulnerability management
- Open source license compliance and audit
- Container image analysis in CI/CD pipelines
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Alternatives:
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trivy
– Trivy is a broader security scanner that includes vulnerability detection, while Syft focuses specifically on comprehensive SBOM generation.
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docker scout
– Docker Scout provides SBOM and vulnerability analysis integrated into Docker's ecosystem, whereas Syft is a standalone, vendor-neutral tool.
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