Trivy
Find vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, secrets, SBOM in containers, Kubernetes, code repositories, clouds and more.
Overview
Trivy is a popular open-source security scanner that is reliable, fast, and easy to use. It can scan container images, filesystems, and Git repositories for vulnerabilities, as well as detect configuration issues, and find secrets. It is a project maintained by Aqua Security.
✨ Key Features
- Vulnerability scanning (OS packages and application dependencies)
- Misconfiguration detection (IaC)
- Secret scanning
- SBOM generation
- Broad target support (containers, Git repos, filesystems, cloud)
- Simple CLI interface
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplicity and ease of use
- High speed and accuracy
- Comprehensive scanning targets (vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, secrets)
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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