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Understanding the PURL Specification (Package URL)
Learn about PURL — the Package URL Specification — including its utility for SBOM management and how it compares to other unique identifiers.
We should note, however, that SBOM and software composition analysis tools vary widely in their ability to understand generic PURLs, so we do recommend you talk to your current (or prospective) vendor if this is an important feature for you. And, like we discussed earlier in this post, our view is that PURL is the unique identifier most suited for accurate and scalable software supply chain transparency and security initiatives. For more information on all things software supply chain security — and to learn how your team can use FOSSA to automate SBOM and open source vulnerability management — you can check out our website.
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