zizmor
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Description:
Find security issues in GitHub Actions setups
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.18.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security devops ci-cd github-actions static-analysis
Install: brew install zizmor
About:
zizmor is a static analysis tool designed to identify security vulnerabilities in GitHub Actions workflows. It scans YAML configuration files to detect common misconfigurations and anti-patterns, such as untrusted code execution and secret exfiltration. The tool helps developers secure their CI/CD pipelines by providing actionable insights before vulnerabilities can be exploited.
Key Features:
  • Static analysis of GitHub Actions YAML workflows
  • Detects common security anti-patterns and misconfigurations
  • Provides actionable remediation guidance
  • Fast, command-line interface for easy integration
Use Cases:
  • Auditing existing GitHub Actions workflows for security flaws
  • Integrating into CI/CD pipelines for automated security checks
  • Educating developers on secure GitHub Actions practices
Alternatives:
  • actionlint – actionlint focuses on syntax and general best practices, while zizmor is specialized for security vulnerabilities.
  • Semgrep – Semgrep is a general-purpose static analysis tool that can be configured to scan workflows, whereas zizmor is purpose-built for GitHub Actions security.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 18, 2025 11:20pm 1.18.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c92acac
Oct 29, 2025 2:59am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7439a23c
Oct 14, 2025 5:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 07a258fe
Oct 14, 2025 7:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1cc45db0
Oct 14, 2025 12:02am 0 VERSION_BUMP 77d8fdce
Sep 26, 2025 8:22pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f4d49063
Sep 13, 2025 3:36am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1ac34620
Jan 13, 2025 5:17pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d9ba3482
Jan 7, 2025 8:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP bd5b8d50
Dec 15, 2024 5:11pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fbde0fbc
Dec 12, 2024 8:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c914e8c1
Dec 6, 2024 11:11pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 505a424d
Dec 3, 2024 11:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a823b2e9
Nov 26, 2024 5:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5ffca08a
Nov 16, 2024 2:28am 0 VERSION_BUMP f04c532c
Nov 16, 2024 1:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP 673ac96d
Nov 14, 2024 4:34am 0 VERSION_BUMP e4276027
Nov 14, 2024 4:16am 0 VERSION_BUMP fc75b5fe
Nov 10, 2024 2:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 66ba5e34
Nov 3, 2024 4:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 558c8017
Nov 3, 2024 4:00pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 35e736d6
Oct 31, 2024 7:52pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b81b6aa6
Oct 31, 2024 4:00pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 09251c5f
Oct 29, 2024 8:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 27a4f6f6
Oct 29, 2024 5:14pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 72c85268