Clair
Vulnerability Static Analysis for Containers.
Overview
Clair is an open-source API-driven security scanner for identifying vulnerabilities in container images. It ingests vulnerability metadata from various sources and allows clients to query the database for vulnerabilities of a particular image. Clair is the scanner used within Red Hat Quay.
✨ Key Features
- Static analysis of container vulnerabilities
- API-driven design
- Extensible driver-based architecture for data sources
- Regularly updated vulnerability database
🎯 Key Differentiators
- API-first design, making it ideal for integration
- Strong backing and use by Red Hat
- Extensible data source model
Unique Value: Provides a powerful, API-driven engine for static vulnerability analysis that can be integrated into any container management platform.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Backend vulnerability scanner for container registries like Red Hat Quay.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users looking for a simple, all-in-one command-line tool for scanning, as Trivy or Grype are often easier to use for that purpose.
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to CLI-focused tools like Trivy, Clair is designed more as a backend service for integration, offering flexibility for building custom security workflows.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Completely free and open source.
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