Trivy
Find vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, secrets, SBOM in containers, Kubernetes, code repositories, clouds and more.
Overview
Trivy is a simple and comprehensive open-source vulnerability scanner. It is designed to be easy to use and can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines to scan for vulnerabilities in container images, filesystems, and Git repositories. Trivy supports a wide range of operating systems and programming languages.
✨ Key Features
- Vulnerability scanning for OS packages and application dependencies
- Detection of secrets and misconfigurations
- Support for various container image formats
- Easy integration with CI/CD pipelines
- Multiple output formats (table, JSON, SARIF)
- Actively maintained and updated vulnerability database
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplicity and ease of use
- Comprehensive vulnerability detection
- Fast scanning speed
Unique Value: Provides a fast, accurate, and easy-to-use open-source tool for comprehensive security scanning across the development lifecycle.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Fast and accurate vulnerability scanning in CI/CD pipelines.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations requiring a centralized management console, advanced reporting, and enterprise support, which are features of the commercial Aqua Security Platform.
🏆 Alternatives
Trivy is often favored for its speed, simplicity, and broader feature set (including misconfiguration and secret scanning) compared to other open-source scanners.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Completely free and open source.
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