Semgrep

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Semgrep is a lightweight, open-source static analysis tool designed for finding and preventing security issues in code. Unlike traditional static analysis tools that often require complex setup or extensive compute resources, Semgrep is fast, developer-friendly, and highly customizable, making it ideal for modern software development workflows.

Created by the team at r2c (Return To Corp), Semgrep stands for “semantic grep,” reflecting its ability to search code patterns with semantic awareness—far beyond simple text matching. It combines the ease of grep with the power of abstract syntax tree (AST)-based analysis. This enables developers to write custom rules for identifying potential vulnerabilities, enforcing coding standards, and preventing insecure coding practices.

Pricing of Semgrep

Code

USD 40.00

per contributor per month

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Cross-file analysis
Pro rules
Semgrep Assistant (AI)

Supply Chain

USD 40.00

per contributor per month

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Dataflow reachability analysis
License compliance
Dependency search + SBOM

Secrets

USD 20.00

per contributor per month

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Secret validation
Semantic analysis
Entropy analysis

Key Specification

Other Categories:	Supply Chain Planning Software Blockchain Security Software
Deployment:	Cloud Hosted,Hybrid
Customer Support:	Phone,Email
Customization:	Yes
Languages Support:	English

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Company Details

Company Name:	Semgrep
Headquarter:	San Francisco
Social Media:	Twitter

Semgrep Description

Semgrep is an innovative static code analysis tool purpose-built for today's fast-paced, DevSecOps-driven software environments. It was developed by r2c (Return To Corp) with the goal of enabling developers to secure code early, often, and at scale. Unlike traditional static analysis tools that can be slow, hard to configure, or overly verbose, Semgrep focuses on simplicity, speed, and customization.

At its core, Semgrep works by parsing source code into an Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) and matching patterns defined in custom rules. This means it doesn’t just scan code like a text file—it understands the syntax and semantics of the code, enabling more accurate detections of bugs, insecure coding patterns, and logic errors.

Key Features & Specifications

Key Features

Multi-language Support: Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, C, C++, Ruby, PHP, TypeScript, Rust, and more.
AST-Based Analysis: Uses abstract syntax trees for precise code pattern matching.
Custom Rules: Create powerful rules in YAML/JSON for specific code checks.
Pre-built Rule Registry: Access 2,000+ ready-to-use security and quality rules.
CI/CD Integration: Works with GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI, etc.
Fast Performance: Scans codebases quickly with minimal system resource use.
Open Source: Freely available with enterprise upgrades.
IDE Integration: Works with VS Code and other editors.
Collaboration Tools: Team dashboards, policy management, and Slack/Jira integration (Enterprise).
Security Compliance: Rules based on OWASP, SANS, and CWE standards.

Specifications

License: Open Source (Apache 2.0) + Commercial options
Deployment: CLI tool, Cloud (SaaS), On-prem (Enterprise)
Languages: 25+ programming languages supported
Rule Format: YAML, JSON
Integrations: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins, CircleCI, Slack, Jira
Supported Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux
Use Cases: Secure code reviews, CI/CD pipeline security, code standard enforcement, policy compliance