Socket
Detect and block security risks in your open source supply chain.
Funding
$24.6M+
Supported Registries
npm, PyPI, Go, Maven
Security Issues Monitored
70+
About Socket
Socket provides a proactive security solution for developers, focusing on preventing software supply chain attacks in open-source dependencies. Unlike traditional scanners that rely on vulnerability databases (like CVEs), Socket performs deep static analysis on packages from registries like npm and PyPI. It identifies potential threats by detecting over 70 red flags, such as the use of risky APIs (shell, network, filesystem), obfuscated code, malware, and suspicious package changes. By integrating directly into the development workflow via a GitHub App, Socket provides clear reports and alerts, enabling teams to vet and block compromised dependencies before they are installed, thereby securing the entire software supply chain.
Core Features
Supply Chain Protection
Detects and blocks attacks like malware, typo-squatting, and hidden code.
Behavioral Analysis
Analyzes package behavior by looking for risky API usage (network, shell, filesystem, etc.).
Github Integration
Integrates as a GitHub App to scan pull requests and provide reports directly in the developer workflow.
Dependency Health Scores
Provides an overall score for each dependency based on a comprehensive set of risk signals.
Detection Capabilities
Malware
Identifies malware and suspicious behavior within package install scripts.
Misleading Packages
Detects typo-squatting and packages with misleading names.
Risky Apis
Flags packages that access the shell, filesystem, or network.
Obfuscated Code
Identifies packages that contain intentionally obfuscated or minified code.