Socket
Socket provides automated open source supply chain security for JavaScript, Python, and other package ecosystems. · Socket · Security
Overview
Socket offers automated supply chain security for open source projects, with a free tier covering unlimited developers and repositories, 1,000 scans/month, and 500 API requests/hour.
Good fit
Use Socket to monitor open source dependencies for vulnerabilities and malware in JavaScript or Python projects, especially for public repos.
- open source maintainers
- small teams
- startups
Not a fit
Avoid if you need more than 1,000 scans per month, more than 3 members, or require advanced enterprise security features.
- need unlimited private repo scanning
- require enterprise compliance
Quickstart · 4 steps
- Sign up at socket.dev with your GitHub account.
- Authorize Socket to access your repositories.
- Select repositories to monitor for vulnerabilities.
- Review security alerts and suggested remediations in the Socket dashboard.
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