How to Install and Set Up Anchore CLI on Ubuntu 22.04

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Anchore CLI is a powerful tool for analyzing Docker images for security vulnerabilities and policy violations. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to install and set up Anchore CLI on Ubuntu.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • Ubuntu operating system
  • Python 3 installed
  • Git installed

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2. Difference Between Docker Compose vs Anchore CLI

3. Docker Security with Anchore-engine

Installation Steps

Create a Directory: First, create a directory to download and install Anchore CLI. Open a terminal and run the following command: 

mkdir ANCHOR_SETUP_CLI

Change Directory: Navigate to the newly created directory using the cd command: 

cd ANCHOR_SETUP_CLI/

Clone Anchore CLI Repository: Clone the Anchore CLI repository from GitHub using the following command: 

git clone https://github.com/anchore/anchore-cli.git

Install Anchore CLI: Once the repository is cloned, navigate into the anchore-cli directory and install Anchore CLI using the following commands: 

cd anchore-cli/ python3 setup.py install --user

Verify Installation: After the installation is complete, you can verify that Anchore CLI is installed correctly by running the following command: 

anchore-cli --version

This command should display the version of Anchore CLI installed on your system.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and set up Anchore CLI on your Ubuntu system. You can now use Anchore CLI to analyze Docker images for security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security policies.

Mahesh Wabale
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