Overview
Semgrep — Find bugs and enforce code standards at the speed of development
Semgrep is a lightweight, open-source static code analysis tool for finding bugs and enforcing code standards. Its pattern-matching approach and extensive rule library make it fast and customizable. Semgrep Assistant uses AI to explain findings, fix vulnerabilities, and prioritize issues by severity.
Fast static analysis
Custom rule writing
5000+ built-in rules
AI Assistant
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Open-source and free to use
- ✓Custom rules powerful
- ✓Fast execution
! Watch-outs
- !Learning curve for custom rules
- !Some false positives
- !AI features require paid tier
Who it's for
Where Semgrep pays for itself fast.
Security vulnerability detection
Code quality enforcement
Compliance checking
Custom policy enforcement
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