Chainguard is a registry that provides trusted open‑source artifacts across containers, language libraries, and VM images.

How does Chainguard ensure artifacts are trusted?

By curating and signing artifacts, and scanning them for vulnerabilities before publishing.

Can I use Chainguard with my existing CI/CD pipelines?

Yes, Chainguard artifacts can be pulled like any other registry, allowing integration with standard CI/CD workflows.

Does Chainguard support multiple languages?

Yes, it includes language libraries for several programming languages, not just containers.

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Chainguard hosts a registry of verified, signed containers, language libraries, and VM images, ensuring that every component of your software stack comes from a trusted source. It unifies artifact management across all layers, reducing supply‑chain risk for developers and security teams.

The case

Who it is for

Developers, DevOps, and security engineers who need a single source of verified containers, language libraries, and VM images for their software stack.

What is broken today

Teams often pull containers, libraries, or VM images from public registries without knowing whether the artifacts are free of vulnerabilities or tampered with, exposing their applications to supply‑chain attacks.

What it does about it

Chainguard hosts a registry of open‑source artifacts that are verified and signed, covering containers, language libraries, and VM images, so teams can pull only trusted components.

Why not the obvious alternative

Unlike generic container registries that focus only on images, Chainguard provides a unified platform that also includes language libraries and VM images, all curated and scanned for security, giving developers a single source of truth across layers.

Details

CategorySecurity

LaunchedNov 4, 2026

Built by the makerYes

Considered instead of

Docker HubGitHub Container RegistryJFrog ArtifactoryNexus RepositoryHarbor

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Questions

What is Chainguard?: Chainguard is a registry that provides trusted open‑source artifacts across containers, language libraries, and VM images.
How does Chainguard ensure artifacts are trusted?: By curating and signing artifacts, and scanning them for vulnerabilities before publishing.
Can I use Chainguard with my existing CI/CD pipelines?: Yes, Chainguard artifacts can be pulled like any other registry, allowing integration with standard CI/CD workflows.
Does Chainguard support multiple languages?: Yes, it includes language libraries for several programming languages, not just containers.

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