Application Security

OpenText Core Open Source Select

Find and evaluate over 40 million open source projects, all in one database

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Overview

Want to make better open source decisions? OpenText™ Core Open Source Select puts the data of 40 million open source projects at your fingertips so you can find what you need, evaluate options, and make informed choices. Automate open source code intake management, approval, and compliance with open source policy at scale.

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Discover the perfect open-source projects with OpenText Core Open Source Select. Designed to help you navigate, compare, and evaluate projects, it’s your comprehensive resource for finding the best open source project to fit for your needs and drive your next innovation.

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Why OpenText Core Open Source Select?

Discover why OpenText is the trusted choice for securing open source. Backed by cutting-edge technology, seamless integrations, and expert support, we help you manage vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and strengthen your software supply chain.

  • 40M
    open source projects’ data
    Make better open source decisions and get full transparency of your dependencies with vulnerability and license information.
  • 3
    key evaluation metrics
    Instantly determine whether a project is compliant with your policies for security, health, and license before adding it to your codebase.
  • Compliance
    policy automation
    Set your policies in OpenText Core Open Source Select and let developers immediately see what open source projects would pass or fail.

Use cases

  • Find out if an open source project has unresolved vulnerabilities, how well security practices are followed, and how long vulnerabilities take to fix.

  • Evaluate open source projects based on their licenses and how they align with your organization's strategy.

  • Avoid declining communities and dead projects. Find popular open source projects with a diverse set of maintainers and a high chance of longevity.

  • Find open source projects with high interest from both developers and users alike, pointing towards higher viability and continued development.

    Key features

    Explore the powerful features of OpenText Core Open Source Select. From automated vulnerability detection and license compliance to actionable insights and seamless integrations, ensure your open source usage is safe, compliant, and efficient.

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    Start left policies

    Reduces open source intake risks and enables friction-free software development with start left policies. Empowers developers to make informed choices and use compliant, healthy packages right from the outset.

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    Easy-to-use extension

    Allows you to view health data directly on a repository or a package manager's GitHub page. The extension integrates with your browser, providing you with comprehensive insights.

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    Functionality search

    Lets you search for open source projects by functionality and easily discover the projects that will address the problem you want to solve.

    Search by functionality
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    Project name search

    Shows a list of projects fully or partially matching the search string when you enter the name of the project you wish to know more about.

    Search for open source projects
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    Repository search

    Makes it possible to search for repositories using the repository_owner/repository_name format.

    Search by repository
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    pURL standard search

    Makes it possible to search for dependencies using the common pURL format: pkg:type/namespace/name.

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    Accelerate the value of OpenText Core Open Source Select

    Deployment

    OpenText offers deployment choice and flexibility for OpenText Core Open Source Select.

    Professional Services

    OpenText Professional Services combines end-to-end solution implementation with comprehensive technology services to help improve systems.

    Partners

    OpenText helps customers find the right solution, the right support, and the right outcome.

    Communities

    Explore our OpenText communities. Connect with individuals and companies to get insight and support. Get involved in the discussion.

    OpenText Core Open Source Select resources

    Top 5 reasons to use OpenText Fortify on Demand with Debricked to manage OSS code vulnerabilities

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    OpenText and KRY – Simplifying open source security

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    Why security specialists like Codific love OpenText

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    The Impact of the XZ Exploit on Open-Source Software: A Call to Strengthen Security Measures

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    OpenText recognized as a 2024 Customers’ Choice for Application Security Testing on Gartner ® Peer Insights™︎

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    Top 5 reasons to use OpenText Fortify on Demand with Debricked to manage OSS code vulnerabilities

    Read the blog

    OpenText and KRY – Simplifying open source security

    Read the blog

    Why security specialists like Codific love OpenText

    Read the blog

    The Impact of the XZ Exploit on Open-Source Software: A Call to Strengthen Security Measures

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    OpenText recognized as a 2024 Customers’ Choice for Application Security Testing on Gartner ® Peer Insights™︎

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