semgrep
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Description:
Easily detect and prevent bugs and anti-patterns in your codebase
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.146.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @semgrep  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: static-analysis security linting code-scanning devsecops
Install: brew install semgrep
About:
Semgrep is a fast, open-source static analysis tool that scans code for bugs, security vulnerabilities, and policy violations. It supports many languages and allows you to write custom rules that feel like writing unit tests. It helps developers catch issues early in the development lifecycle, right in their IDE or CI pipeline.
Key Features:
  • Multi-language support for 30+ programming languages
  • Proactive security scanning with OWASP Top 10 and CWE coverage
  • Custom rule writing with a simple, code-like syntax
  • Fast scanning with local-first execution and CI/CD integration
Use Cases:
  • Preventing security vulnerabilities in code before deployment
  • Enforcing consistent coding standards across a team
  • Automating code reviews to catch bugs and anti-patterns
Alternatives:
  • SonarQube – SonarQube is a comprehensive platform with a UI and historical reporting, while Semgrep focuses on fast, local-first scanning and developer-friendly custom rules.
  • CodeQL – CodeQL offers deep data-flow analysis but is more complex to set up; Semgrep prioritizes speed, ease of use, and local development workflows.
Version History
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Dec 23, 2025 2:19pm 1.146.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 8b7ab17f
Dec 18, 2025 1:17am 1.145.0 1 VERSION_BUMP e5bbe3b2
Dec 10, 2025 9:45pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 45082121
Dec 5, 2025 10:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b31a3251
Nov 2, 2025 12:57am 0 VERSION_BUMP bad2ac0c
Oct 29, 2025 10:01am 1 VERSION_BUMP 32b45e11
Oct 27, 2025 9:43pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 921484fc
Oct 26, 2025 8:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 10466696
Oct 22, 2025 5:23am 0 VERSION_BUMP a80cdf3b
Oct 1, 2025 4:07am 0 VERSION_BUMP 06622f07
Oct 1, 2025 3:00am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4e820aba
Sep 14, 2025 5:18am 0 VERSION_BUMP a3506db5
Sep 9, 2025 11:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fc39243e
Jan 8, 2025 9:51pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7a993742
Jan 8, 2025 8:19pm 0 VERSION_BUMP eeca05a1
Dec 18, 2024 5:12am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1c78c0ef
Nov 20, 2024 6:53am 0 VERSION_BUMP e978134e
Oct 31, 2024 1:08am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9e326e2d
Oct 28, 2024 9:47pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 2d1b4728
Oct 28, 2024 3:54pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 55e1e494
Oct 23, 2024 6:54pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1ffa2992
Oct 12, 2024 10:47am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3b81c9f3
Oct 11, 2024 6:21pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 75d7de71
Oct 5, 2024 10:55pm 1 VERSION_BUMP dd25bcc4
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Oct 5, 2024 6:23am 1 VERSION_BUMP b2485c6c
Sep 26, 2024 5:25am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7d3f884e
Sep 13, 2024 8:48pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 764262b5
Sep 12, 2024 2:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 69d74df8
Aug 15, 2024 8:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b6e70360
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Apr 16, 2024 3:40am 0 VERSION_BUMP 64b7127e
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Apr 14, 2024 12:49pm 1 VERSION_BUMP e2c146b5
Feb 15, 2024 4:48pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 23eae9cb
Feb 4, 2024 10:12am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9a19b06d
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Aug 15, 2023 1:26am 0 VERSION_BUMP 5619a6dd
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Apr 29, 2023 2:43am 0 VERSION_BUMP e093b309
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Mar 16, 2023 3:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9cb3addd
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