Install the cnspec Standalone Binary
Download and install the cnspec standalone binary on any supported operating system.
Mondoo publishes standalone binary builds of cnspec for every supported operating system and architecture. Use them when no package-based installer is available for your platform, or when you need a self-contained binary for automation, CI/CD, or air-gapped deployments.
When a package-based installer is available, prefer it over the standalone binary so you get automatic upgrades. See the installation overview for the right installer for your platform.
Download the binary
Open the cnspec release page and download the archive that matches your operating system and architecture. Linux and macOS archives are .tar.gz files; Windows archives are .zip files.
Install cnspec
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Extract the archive:
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Move the binary to a directory on your PATH:
sudo mv cnspec /usr/local/bin/ -
Verify the install:
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Extract the
.ziparchive. -
Move
cnspec.exeto a directory on your system PATH, or add the directory containing the binary to your PATH environment variable. -
Open a new terminal and verify the install:
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Register with Mondoo Platform
To send scan results to Mondoo Platform, register cnspec with a registration token:
cnspec login --token "YOUR_REGISTRATION_TOKEN"For details on registration tokens and how to find one, read Register cnspec.