anchore / anchore/syft

support tar.gz images

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enhancement
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Description

What would you like to be added:
I want syft will be able to scan images from the format *.tar.gz
Why is this needed:
common way to save images
Additional context:

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating Syft’s existing image and archive input handling and its tests, then verify that a .tar.gz image can be scanned and add coverage showing the expected SBOM is produced.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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