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# Automatically Link Repository to Container via Smart Suggestions

This functionality helps you automatically connect your containers to the correct code repositories using intelligent matching.

#### Why link containers?

* View container vulnerabilities directly in the context of the right repository.
* Unlock Container Autofix, which can automatically fix issues in Dockerfiles.

### How Aikido's Smart Suggestions Work

* Aikido uses smart matching based on repository names and common path patterns.
* Aikido displays suggestions for you to **review and confirm** — you stay in control of what gets linked.

### Steps to Automatically Link Repositories

Container AutoLink helps you automatically connect your containers to the correct code repositories using intelligent matching.

#### Why link containers?

* View container vulnerabilities directly in the context of the right repository.
* Unlock Container Autofix, which can automatically fix issues in Dockerfiles.

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### How AutoLink Works

* Uses smart matching based on repository names and common path patterns.
* Displays suggestions for you to **review and confirm** — you stay in control of what gets linked.

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### How to Use Container AutoLink

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
**Open**[ **Container Settings**](https://app.aikido.dev/settings/container-image-registry)

If Smart Suggestions are available, a banner will appear at the top of the page.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Review and Confirm Suggestions**

You'll be taken to an overview page showing suggested repo links for your containers.

* Review all suggested matches.
* Select the ones you want to confirm.
* Optionally, adjust or manually link repositories if needed.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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