Language Images
Images for Python, Node.js, Go, Java
Language Images are production runtime images for more than 15 programming languages in LTS and current versions, built on Wolfi without developer tools. Each image contains only the interpreter/runtime, required libraries, and CA certificates, eliminating compilers, debuggers, and package managers. The images are tested for compatibility with popular frameworks such as Django, Express, Spring Boot, and Gin.
Enterprise-grade protection compliant with regulatory requirements and security standards
Fast deployment with minimal resource overhead
Dedicated support from a certified partner
Easy integration with your existing infrastructure
Key features
- Support for Python 3.9-3.12, Node.js 18-22, Go 1.21-1.23, Java 11-21
- Runtime only, without gcc, make, pip, npm, and other developer tools
- Tested compatibility with Django, Flask, Express, Spring Boot, Gin
- -dev variants with tools for the build stage in multi-stage Dockerfile
- Optimized for cloud-native with support for graceful shutdown and signals
Business benefits
- Elimination of 95% of CVEs related to developer tools
- Production images 60% smaller than official slim versions
- Seamless migration from official images thanks to compatibility testing
- 40% reduction in cold start time in Lambda/Cloud Functions
- Compliance with security policies requiring runtime-only containers
Why Chainguard?
A leader in software supply chain security offering hardened container images with a minimal attack surface. Chainguard images are built from the ground up with a strong focus on security, regularly updated, and free from known CVEs.
Need Language Images in your organization?
As a certified Chainguard partner, we'll help you deploy and configure the solution.