What is Dependency Guardian?
Dependency Guardian delivers static code analysis on downloaded package tarballs — bypassing CVE databases entirely — to catch supply chain attacks before they reach your pipeline. Unlike tools that rely on known vulnerability databases, it runs 100 static detectors that scan for install scripts, credential theft patterns, child process spawning, and network exfiltration in npm and PyPI packages. This means it catches zero-day supply chain threats that CVE lookup tools miss. It integrates via GitHub App and CLI, with sandbox routing available for eligible packages. A free plan is available, making it accessible for individual developers and open-source maintainers as well as enterprise security teams.
What is Dependency Guardian used for?
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How much does Dependency Guardian cost?
Free
Free plan available. Paid plans with additional detectors and enterprise features also available — visit the website for details.
Paid
Paid plans available with advanced features. Pricing not publicly disclosed.
Pros and cons
Pros
• 100 static detectors identify supply chain attack patterns that CVE databases miss • Analyzes package tarballs directly — not just metadata or known vulnerability lists • Catches zero-day threats: install scripts, credential theft, child process spawning, and network exfiltration • GitHub App and CLI integration for seamless DevSecOps pipeline adoption • Free plan available for individual developers and open-source maintainers
Cons
• Focused on npm and PyPI — may not cover all package ecosystems • Static analysis can generate false positives requiring manual review • Maximum value requires integration into existing CI/CD pipelines • Advanced enterprise features may require paid plans
Questions about Dependency Guardian
What is Dependency Guardian?
Dependency Guardian is a static supply chain security scanner that analyzes npm and PyPI package tarballs using 100 detectors to catch attack patterns that CVE databases miss — including install scripts, credential theft, and network exfiltration.
How is Dependency Guardian different from CVE scanners?
Instead of matching against known vulnerability databases, it performs static analysis directly on downloaded package tarballs, enabling it to detect novel zero-day supply chain attacks that haven't been catalogued in CVE lists.
Can Dependency Guardian detect zero-day supply chain attacks?
Yes. Its 100 static detectors identify attack patterns like malicious install scripts, credential theft, child process spawning, and network exfiltration regardless of whether the threat is in any CVE database.
Does Dependency Guardian have a free plan?
Yes. A free plan is available for getting started without a credit card.
How does Dependency Guardian integrate with my workflow?
Via a GitHub App for automatic pull request scanning and a CLI for local development and CI/CD pipeline integration.
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