File Storage Configuration

Anchore uses a local directory for image analysis operations including downloading layers and unpacking the image content for the analysis process.

For configuration of local storage for scratch space, see Scratch.

In many cases the images will share a number of common layers, especially if images are built form a consistent set of base images. Anchore Enterprise can cache image layers to improve analysis time, see Layer Caching.

Last modified June 10, 2025