SBOM Generator
Generate Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in CycloneDX and SPDX formats for supply chain security and EO 14028 compl...
What SBOM Generator does
The SBOM Generator at Inventive HQ produces a detailed inventory of software components, dependencies, and license data for supply chain security. Users upload a project or file and receive a machine-readable inventory in two industry-standard formats: CycloneDX and SPDX. This dual-output capability ensures compatibility with modern security scanners and supports compliance with Executive Order 14028, which mandates SBOM generation for federal software. The tool is designed for developers and security professionals who need to document their software supply chain quickly and without cost.
How to use the Inventive HQ SBOM Generator
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Upload your project file or specify the software components you want analyzed
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Select the desired output format: CycloneDX or SPDX
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Initiate the generation process to produce the component inventory
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Review the resulting SBOM file for dependencies, versions, and license information
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Integrate the generated file into your security scanning or compliance workflow
Best for
Developers and security professionals who need to generate accurate, standardized SBOM files for supply chain visibility and EO 14028 compliance without purchasing specialized software.
Limitations
- No listed pricing tiers or usage caps in the provided material
- Effectiveness depends on the completeness of the input project data
- Output formats are limited to CycloneDX and SPDX; other specialized formats are not supported
SBOM Generator FAQ
- Can the SBOM Generator handle large or complex codebases?
- The tool is designed to produce SBOMs for typical software projects; very large or deeply nested dependency trees may require additional processing time or multiple runs to capture all components.
- What is the difference between the CycloneDX and SPDX output formats?
- CycloneDX focuses on component dependencies and bill-of-materials structure, while SPDX emphasizes license information and file-level documentation; both support modern security scanner integration.
- Is the generated SBOM suitable for regulatory compliance reporting?
- Yes, the tool supports Executive Order 14028 compliance by providing standardized component inventories that can be submitted to federal compliance frameworks.
- Do I need technical expertise to use the SBOM Generator?
- Basic familiarity with software projects or file structures is helpful, but the interface is designed to guide users through the generation process with minimal setup.