Integrate with Docker Desktop Extension

End of support for Snyk Docker Desktop extension

Effective June 20, 2025, the integration with Docker Desktop will no longer be supported. After this date, the extension will no longer receive updates or technical support. Until June 20, updates for this integration will only address known high-severity security vulnerabilities.

To avoid disruptions, Snyk recommends transitioning to scanning your container images using the Snyk CLI. This provides enhanced functionality, flexibility, and performance.

Docker Desktop is a GUI that simplifies the management of containers and containerized applications. You can use it with Mac, Windows, or Linux.

Snyk has a Docker Desktop extension that allows developers and platform teams to scan container images for vulnerabilities within the Docker Desktop interface.

To install and run the Snyk Docker Desktop Extension:

1. On the Docker Desktop home screen, click the three dots next to Extensions, and select Marketplace.

   

   Marketplace on Docker Desktop
2. In the Marketplace window, navigate to the Snyk Extension and click Install.

   

   Install Snyk Extension on Docker Desktop

1. After installation, launch the Snyk Extension and click Settings.

   

   Snyk Extension page on Docker Desktop
2. In the Settings window, add your API token or service account token and click Save.

   

   Add authorization token in the Settings window

You can now select the local image you want to scan with Snyk by clicking Test image.

List of images in the Snyk Extension window