Docker Scout Commands — Part 1

👉 docker scout attest: The docker scout attest command is used to generate and store attestations for container images. Attestations are cryptographic statements that assert facts about a container image, such as the results of a security scan or compliance check.

$ docker scout attest <image> --output <file>

Explain

• <image>: The name of the container image you want to create an attestation for.
• --output <file>: Specifies the output file where the attestation will be stored.

Example

$ docker scout attest my-app:latest --output attestation.json

This command will analyze the specified container image and generate an attestation that includes details about the image, such as security vulnerabilities and compliance checks. The attestation is then saved in the specified file in JSON format.

The docker scout attest command may include additional options or flags to customize the attestation process. For the most up-to-date and detailed information about available options, it's recommended to refer to the Docker Scout documentation or use the --help flag:

$ docker scout attest --help

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