Socket
Supply-chain security service that flags malicious and risky open-source packages before you install them.
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About Socket
Socket checks open-source dependencies for signs of supply-chain attacks, such as malicious or risky packages, and covers JavaScript, Python and Go ecosystems. It works through a GitHub integration, a CLI, a firewall for package installs, and a browser extension.
Alerts can be sent to ticketing and messaging tools, including Microsoft Teams. It suits development teams who want to vet new and updated dependencies, and individual developers checking a package before adding it.
Strengths
- Looks for malicious package behaviour, not only known CVEs
- Covers JavaScript, Python and Go dependencies
- Available as GitHub app, CLI and browser extension
Limitations
- Hosted service, scanning depends on Socket's platform
- Most features are aimed at teams and organisations
Details
- Pricing
- FreemiumFree tier for individuals and open source, with paid plans for organisations.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- Socket
- Platforms
- Web, Browser extension, Command line
- How it runs
- Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
- Works offline
- No
- Best suited for
- Development teams vetting open-source dependencies
- Categories
- Security tools, Developer tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Sources