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Cinc Auditor

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Spec score 7.9 #11 of 28 in Infrastructure Testing Tools

What it is

Cinc Auditor is a free distribution of Chef InSpec for compliance and audit workflows on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its profiles are fully compatible with upstream counterparts, and its tools work with InSpec; an InSpec wrapper redirects to Cinc Auditor so existing automation can keep working. Installation options include scripts, Bundler, RubyGems, and plain packages. Cinc also publishes a Docker Hub image as a drop-in replacement for chef/inspec. It can run InSpec-compatible profiles in CI or against containers, with GitLab CI and GitHub Actions named as examples. Auditor is included in Cinc Workstation. Cinc says its binaries use the Apache 2.0 license without additional EULAs or licensing. The project does not provide formal warranties or support, and it does not currently offer repositories for standard package managers such as yum or apt. The free plan costs nothing. Cinc recommends contacting Progress for warranty or support needs.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Cinc Auditor is a free distribution of Chef InSpec for compliance and audit workflows.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
License
Cinc says its binaries are licensed under Apache 2.0 and have no further EULAs or licensing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
CI use
The Auditor container image can run InSpec-compatible profiles in CI or against containers, and is described as suitable for GitLab CI and GitHub Actions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
Container image
Cinc publishes a cincproject/auditor Docker Hub image described as a drop-in replacement for chef/inspec and suited to CI pipelines.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
Included with Workstation
Cinc Auditor is included in Cinc Workstation.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
InSpec compatibility
The cinc-auditor tools are fully compatible with inspec, and an inspec wrapper redirects to cinc-auditor so existing automation keeps working.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
Install options
Auditor can be installed using scripts, Bundler, RubyGems, or plain packages.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
Operating systems
The install instructions provide Linux/macOS and Windows options.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
Package repository limitation
Cinc says it does not currently provide repositories for standard package managers such as yum or apt.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
Profile compatibility
Cinc Auditor profiles are 100% compatible with their upstream counterparts.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
Security reporting
Security vulnerabilities in Cinc binaries, build pipelines, or supporting libraries can be reported privately by email to [email protected].Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
Support and warranties
Cinc projects are distributed without formal warranties or support; the project recommends contacting Progress if warranties or support are needed.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh
Who makes it
Cinc describes itself as a small, open community making a free distribution of Chef alongside the commercial Chef product line.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh

Plans and prices

Cinc Auditor Free Free distribution of Chef InSpec · no formal warranties or support Read 30 Sep 2026 · cinc.sh

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Profiles are fully compatible with upstream counterparts.
  • InSpec wrapper supports existing automation.
  • Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Docker image supports CI and container checks.
  • Included in Cinc Workstation.

Limits

  • No formal warranties or support.
  • No yum or apt repositories.

Who it suits

It suits teams running compliance checks and policy-as-code workflows locally or in CI, including teams using AWS, Azure, or GCP. It is also relevant to users who need InSpec-compatible profiles and automation.

Verdict

Cinc Auditor offers a free route to InSpec-compatible compliance workflows across desktop systems and CI. Buyers should account for the absence of formal support and standard package-manager repositories.

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