If you’re evaluating open source risk management and are wondering how it fits into a Bitbucket developer environment, this blog post is for you.
The Black Duck Security app now supports Bitbucket
Software security works best when it fits naturally into the tools your developers are using every day. That’s the idea behind the Black Duck Security app for Bitbucket. With this integration, Black Duck brings industry-leading software composition analysis directly into your Bitbucket workflow, without asking your team to change how they work.
What it does
The Black Duck Security app surfaces open source risk findings directly where your code lives. When a developer opens or updates a pull request, the app automatically scans for known vulnerabilities, license compliance issues, and policy violations. Findings appear in line with the pull request, before code is merged into the main branch. That timing matters; it gives teams actionable feedback when fixes are simple and context is clear.
Why it matters
Open source code makes up the majority of modern applications. Its ease of use accelerates development but it’s not without cost. Unmanaged open source risks quickly compound. A single vulnerable dependency can spread across dozens of services long before anyone notices.
Catching issues at the pull request stage is considerably cheaper than patching after release. The Black Duck Bitbucket integration makes early detection the default, not an afterthought.
Built how teams work
Several factors make this integration practical and actionable.
- Policy-driven controls: Organizations define what is acceptable, and the app automatically enforces those policies on every pull request.
- Contextual results: Findings are linked to specific components and files, giving developers a clear understanding of what changes need to be made and why.
- Fits your existing workflow: The integration runs directly within Bitbucket’s native pull request environment. Developers do not need to leave their workflow or learn a new interface to act on findings.
How to get the app
The Black Duck Security app is now available on the Atlassian Marketplace. Teams using Black Duck can connect to their Bitbucket workspace and begin scanning pull requests in minutes.
