Semgrep
Static analysis at ludicrous speed.
Overview
Semgrep is a static analysis tool that excels at being both fast and easy to customize. It finds bugs, security vulnerabilities, and enforces code standards using a simple, grep-like rule syntax. It supports dozens of languages and can be easily integrated into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast feedback to developers.
✨ Key Features
- Fast static analysis (SAST)
- Support for 30+ languages
- Simple, intuitive rule syntax
- Large registry of community-written rules
- CI/CD integration
- Open source engine
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Speed of scanning
- Ease of writing custom rules
- Strong community and open-source ethos
- Developer-friendly workflow
Unique Value: Makes static analysis accessible and fast enough to be run on every commit, empowering developers to find and fix issues quickly without slowing down development.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Running as a GitHub Action to scan code on every pull request and leave comments with findings.
- Creating custom rules to enforce internal security policies specific to a company's codebase.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Scanning IaC (while possible, other tools are more specialized).
- Dynamic analysis (DAST) or dependency scanning (SCA).
🏆 Alternatives
Significantly faster and easier to write custom rules for than traditional enterprise SAST tools, which are often slower and more complex.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Free for public projects and small teams. Limited to 10 developers.
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