Perplexity launches Bumblebee: How its new read-only dev scanner differs from Chainguard
Perplexity has launched Bumblebee, a new open-source read-only developer security scanner designed to identify risky packages and configurations on programmer machines. The tool aims to address concerns about malware in the software supply chain, particularly in light of recent attacks. Bumblebee operates on MacOS and Linux and integrates with existing security systems, allowing developers to maintain their own catalogs for risk assessment.
- ▪Bumblebee is an open-source developer security program from Perplexity.
- ▪The tool focuses on identifying risky packages, extensions, and AI tool configurations.
- ▪It runs on MacOS and Linux and does not require AI or a subscription.
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Tech Home Tech Security Perplexity launches Bumblebee: How its new read-only dev scanner differs from Chainguard The AI company's Bumblebee tool tackles your most urgent question after any supply‑chain advisory: Do your programmers have this malware installed? Written by Steven Vaughan-Nichols, Senior Contributing EditorSenior Contributing Editor May 28, 2026 at 2:01 p.m. PT dem10/ iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysPerplexity Bumblebee is an open-source developer security program.Bumblebee doesn't require AI or a subscription.The program aims to spot problems on programmers' laptops.
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