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Grype scans container images and filesystems for vulnerabilities; its repository lists container and security topics.
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The Best CLI Alternatives in 2026
4 alternatives0 free · 4 open source
Looking for something like CLI? Here are 4 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 4 are open source.
VirusTotal's vt-cli is a command-line interface for the service, with its repository written in Go.
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First suggestionGrypeGrype scans container images and filesystems for…Another optionUploaderThis open-source Windows Forms application uploads files to…
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| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grype | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Uploader | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Yara | — | Yes | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| 4 | Manalyze | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
This open-source Windows Forms application uploads files to VirusTotal; the project notes it is not officially supported.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
A pattern-matching tool by VirusTotal for helping malware researchers identify and classify malware samples.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Manalyze statically analyzes PE executables and collects signals that may indicate malicious behavior.
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Alternatives to similar tools
What is the best alternative to CLI?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to CLI are Grype, Uploader, and Yara.
Are there open-source alternatives to CLI?
Yes: Grype, Uploader, Yara, and Manalyze.
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