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After scanning your project, you can convert the resulting JSON output to other formats for use with different tools, workflows, and stakeholders — without needing to re-scan your codebase.

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The Convert Command

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Basic Syntax

scanoss-py convert --input <input-file> --format <format> --output <output-file>
Run the following command to view all available options: 
scanoss-py convert --help
Available output formats:
  • cyclonedx — CycloneDX Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
  • spdxlite — SPDX Lite SBOM (a licence-focused subset of the SPDX standard)
  • csv — Comma-separated values (spreadsheet-compatible)
Note: The --format flag value is case-sensitive and must be entered in lowercase as shown above.

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Convert to CycloneDX

Generate an SBOM in CycloneDX format: 
scanoss-py convert --input scan-results.json --format cyclonedx --output sbom.cdx.json

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Convert to SPDX Lite

Generate an SBOM in SPDX Lite format: 
scanoss-py convert --input scan-results.json --format spdxlite --output sbom.spdx.json

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Convert to CSV

Generate a comma-separated values file suitable for use in spreadsheet applications: 
scanoss-py convert --input scan-results.json --format csv --output results.csv