As containerized environments evolve, effective artifact management is crucial for any organization using Kubernetes or similar ecosystems. Cloudsmith’s container registry now fully complies with the Open Container Initiative (OCI) distribution specification, allowing customers to store, secure, and distribute images and artifacts with greater efficiency.
This release marks an evolution in how Cloudsmith supports organizations, enabling streamlined workflows while ensuring compatibility with current and future industry standards.
What’s New with This Release
With this update, Cloudsmith offers robust support for the OCI storage protocol and API format, including:
- OCI Storage Protocol and API Format: Cloudsmith now supports the OCI storage protocol and API format, bringing greater flexibility and alignment with industry standards for artifact management.
- Early Access for OCI Images and Artifacts: With early access support, Cloudsmith customers can store, secure, and distribute generic OCI images and artifacts, including Helm V3 charts. Using ORAS, users can push and pull artifacts like SBOMs and attestations, strengthening control over containerized workflows.
- Referrers API: The Referrers API allows you to query an OCI registry for artifacts linked to a specific image or artifact, typically through reference or association. This feature is especially helpful for retrieving metadata such as attestations, SBOMs, signatures, or other security-related artifacts, offering a streamlined way to manage dependencies and related security information.
Key Benefits of Cloudsmith’s OCI-Compliant Registry
With Cloudsmith’s OCI-compliant container registry, organizations can unlock the following advantages:
- Interoperability: Integrate seamlessly with any OCI-compliant tools and services, enabling you to choose the right tools to fit your workflows and achieve optimal outcomes without compatibility issues.
- Standardization: Rely on industry-standard specifications for container formats and image distribution, providing greater consistency, reliability, and peace of mind as you scale operations.
- Future-Proofing: As more technologies and ecosystems adopt the OCI specification, Cloudsmith’s platform will continue to support them, ensuring your workflows stay relevant and adaptable.
As we continue expanding support for OCI, expect updates on advanced Helm capabilities and additional security features for all supported artifact types.
