# Vuls

> Agent-less vulnerability scanner for Linux, FreeBSD, and Containers

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/vuls
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/vuls.json
- Website: https://github.com/future-architect/vuls
- Category: Cybersecurity
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-08T10:03:30+00:00
- Catalog revision: `1013879815`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/future-architect/vuls
- Stars: 12325
- Forks: 1248
- Open issues: 99
- License: GPL-3.0
- Last push: 2026-11-01T18:38:55+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T11:16:21+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: CyberSecurity, Security Tools, Scanner, Vulnerability
Tech stacks: docker, go, golang, Makefile

## Features
- Performs agent-less scans for Linux, FreeBSD, Windows, and macOS. *(highlighted)*
- Automates vulnerability detection using databases like NVD and JVN. *(highlighted)*
- Generates regular reports via CRON to simplify security management. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Vuls is an agent-less vulnerability scanner written in Go. It automates security analysis for Linux, FreeBSD, and Docker containers, integrating with databases like NVD to provide detailed reports on potential system vulnerabilities.

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