For the complete documentation index, see llms.txt.

Chainctl

Overview of roles and role-bindings in Chainguard
An overview of Chainguard's identities, roles, and role-bindings, as well as instructions for how to manage roles and role-bindings with chainctl.
How to install chainctl
Learn how to install chainctl, Chainguard's command-line interface for managing container images, IAM resources, and security configurations across platforms
Authentication options for chainctl
Learn the login flows chainctl supports, including interactive browser login, headless device-code login, social login providers, and assumable identities.
Pull token output formats and credential names
A reference for the output formats chainctl auth pull-token create supports and the names each format gives to the identity ID and token.
Compare chainctl usage with the Chainguard Console
Learn when to use chainctl CLI versus Chainguard Console for managing container security, with practical examples and use case recommendations
Get started with chainctl
Get started with chainctl basics including authentication, organization management, and essential commands for Chainguard's container security platform
Manage your chainctl configuration