# Understanding Syft's Software Detection Mechanism and Architecture

**URL:** https://anchorecommunity.discourse.group/t/understanding-syfts-software-detection-mechanism-and-architecture/378
**Category:** Syft
**Created:** [March 25, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://anchorecommunity.discourse.group/t/understanding-syfts-software-detection-mechanism-and-architecture/378 "2025-03-25T12:36:52Z")
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### Author: ![ravi\_kumar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/anchorecommunity.discourse.group/ravi_kumar/32/262_2.png) [@ravi\_kumar](https://anchorecommunity.discourse.group/u/ravi_kumar)
#### Post date: [March 25, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://anchorecommunity.discourse.group/t/understanding-syfts-software-detection-mechanism-and-architecture/378/1 "2025-03-25T12:36:52Z")

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Hi, I am new to the Syft tool and am interested in understanding its software detection mechanism. Is there any available documentation on its architecture or workflow? I have not been able to find one online.