Enable the GitHub Dependency Graph for SBOM Insights

The Dependency Graph tracks your repository's dependencies, enabling deeper insights and allowing you to generate a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to enhance project visibility and security.

By enabling the Dependency Graph and generating your SBOM, you’ll unlock critical insights about your project's dependencies. This information integrates seamlessly with our platform to provide enhanced analysis, detect vulnerabilities, and improve your software's security posture.

How to Enable the Dependency Graph for Your GitHub Repository

Follow these simple steps to enable the Dependency Graph in your GitHub repository:

1. Navigate to Your Repository Go to the main page of your GitHub repository.

2. Access the Insights Tab

   • At the top of your repository page, click on the Insights tab (represented by a graph icon in the navigation bar).

3. Open the Dependency Graph

   • In the left sidebar, find and click on Dependency graph.

4. Enable the Dependency Graph

   • On the Dependency graph page, you will see a message stating that the dependency graph is not enabled.

   • Click the green Enable the dependency graph button to activate the feature.

5. Confirm Activation

   • Once enabled, the Dependency Graph will track your repository's dependencies and sub-dependencies.

By completing these steps, you'll unlock the ability to generate and download a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and improve your project's dependency visibility.