semgrep

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Semgrep · Static analysis, security scanning, and code rules from the terminal.

$ brew install semgrep

One-liner to try

$ semgrep scan --config auto

Agent pack

Copy into an agent

A markdown-ready setup brief with install, verify, safe starting commands, and guardrails for AI agents.

Open .md

Readiness

Great for agents · 75/100

Verify

semgrep --version

Agent URL

/cli/semgrep/agent.md

Quick reference

Installbrew install semgrep

Verifysemgrep --version

First commandsemgrep scan --config auto

About

The official CLI from Semgrep. Static analysis, security scanning, and code rules from the terminal. Supports structured output — good for scripts and agents.

Example workflow

1. semgrep scan --config auto

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