Semgrep
Semgrep analyzes code for security vulnerabilities and style issues, automating bug detection and improving code quality quickly.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add semgrep npx -- -y @trustedskills/semgrep
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"semgrep": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/semgrep"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
Semgrep is a fast, open-source static analysis tool that finds bugs and vulnerabilities in code. It uses pattern matching to identify potential issues across various programming languages, allowing for automated code review and security auditing. Semgrep can be used to enforce coding standards and detect common security flaws like SQL injection or cross-site scripting.
When to use it
- Automated Code Review: Integrate semgrep into your CI/CD pipeline to automatically scan code changes for potential issues before merging.
- Security Auditing: Use semgrep to identify common vulnerabilities in existing codebases, helping prioritize remediation efforts.
- Enforcing Coding Standards: Define custom rules with semgrep to ensure consistent coding practices across a team or project.
- Finding Bugs Quickly: Semgrep’s speed makes it ideal for quickly identifying and addressing potential bugs during development.
Key capabilities
- Fast static analysis
- Pattern matching for code review
- Support for multiple programming languages
- Custom rule definition
- Automated vulnerability detection
Example prompts
- "Run semgrep on this Python file to check for security vulnerabilities."
- "Find all instances of SQL injection in this Java project using semgrep."
- "Enforce our coding standards by running semgrep with the 'no-unused-imports' rule."
Tips & gotchas
Semgrep requires a basic understanding of code and programming concepts to effectively define and interpret rules. While fast, complex codebase analysis can still take considerable time depending on size and complexity.
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Security Audits
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| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.