weggli ☆

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Description:
Fast and robust semantic search tool for C and C++ codebases

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c cpp static-analysis security developer-tools

Install: brew install weggli

About:
Weggli is a fast, syntax-aware search tool designed for large C and C++ codebases. It uses a custom parser to understand code structure, enabling precise pattern matching without the fragility of regex. This allows developers to quickly find specific code patterns and potential vulnerabilities across millions of lines of code.

Key Features:

Fast and robust parsing of C/C++ code
Pattern matching using code structure, not just text
Simple and intuitive query syntax
Designed for searching large codebases

Use Cases:

Auditing large C/C++ projects for security vulnerabilities
Finding specific code patterns or anti-patterns
Refactoring and codebase analysis

Alternatives:

grep – Weggli is syntax-aware and more robust for code search, whereas grep is a general-purpose text search tool.
semgrep – Weggli is focused on speed and simplicity for C/C++, while semgrep is a more comprehensive, multi-language static analysis tool.

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