> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.storefront.co.za/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.storefront.co.za/release-notes/july-2026/inventory-of-third-party-components-and-licences-the-platform-depends-on.md).

# Inventory of third-party components and licences the platform depends on

Added automated software bill-of-materials generation, vulnerability scanning, and license scanning to the build pipeline for better visibility into third-party dependencies.

**This includes:**

* Automated software bill-of-materials (SBOM) generation
* Vulnerability scanning
* License scanning

**How it benefits the Merchant**

Strengthens supply-chain security and license compliance oversight, reducing legal and security risk, without changing anything customers see.

**Potential FAQs**

Q: Will this change anything on my live storefront?

A: No — this is an internal engineering change with no effect on the live storefront.

Q: Do I need to take any action as a merchant?

A: No action is needed on your part.