Semgrep
Static analysis for finding bugs and security issues in code
Semgrep is a free alternative to Snyk.
Semgrep is an extensible AppSec platform that combines AI-assisted SAST, SCA, secrets and malware detection to surface actionable security issues.
- for
- Developers, AppSec teams and security leaders who need integrated static analysis.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
- license
- LGPL-2.1
- v1.178.0Release v1.178.010 days ago
- v1.177.0Release v1.177.023 days ago
- v1.176.0Release v1.176.0a month ago
Key features
- AI-assisted SAST, SCA & Secrets — Detect vulnerabilities, vulnerable dependencies and hard-coded secrets with rule-based analysis enhanced by AI.
- Multimodal Detection — Combine deterministic static analysis with AI reasoning to find complex issues like IDORs and logic flaws.
- Noise Filtering & Triage — AI learns code context to suppress false positives and prioritize real risks, reducing backlog.
- Automated Remediation — Generate fix suggestions and upgrade guidance directly in PRs and IDEs.
- Malware Firewall — Runs on developer machines to block malicious open-source packages before they reach the environment.
- Incident Response Automation — Enterprise policies trigger Slack/Jira workflows and API alerts for rapid malware incident handling.
- Wide Integration Support — CLI, CI/CD, VS Code, JetBrains, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure, Jira, APIs/webhooks and AI tool integrations.
Use cases
- Run static analysis in CI pipelines to catch vulnerabilities before merge.
- Detect and remediate hard-coded secrets in codebases.
- Protect supply chain by blocking malicious open-source packages.
- Automatically generate remediation suggestions in pull-request reviews.
- Automate malware incident response with Slack and Jira alerts.
Semgrep vs alternatives
 Semgrep |  Snyk |  aikido | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | AI-augmented static analysis across code and supply chain | Comprehensive vulnerability scanning | Developer-focused security utilities |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| Launched | — | — | Dec 2024 |
- Semgrep vs Snyk: Focuses on code, dependencies and container vulnerabilities with a developer-first UI, but less AI-driven triage.
- Semgrep vs aikido: Provides no-bullshit security tooling for developers, but is a broader security toolkit rather than a dedicated static analysis platform.
Semgrep FAQ
What types of security issues does Semgrep detect?+
Semgrep scans for code vulnerabilities (SAST), vulnerable open-source dependencies (SCA), hard-coded secrets and malware in the supply chain.
How does AI improve the accuracy of findings?+
AI learns from code context and past triage decisions to suppress false positives and prioritize high-impact findings.
Can Semgrep be integrated into my CI/CD workflow?+
Yes, it supports CLI, CI/CD platforms and PR checks in GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Azure.
Is there a way to automatically remediate findings?+
Semgrep can generate tailored fix suggestions and upgrade guidance that can be applied directly in pull requests or IDEs.
Do I need to pay to try Semgrep?+
A free trial is available; the platform offers a freemium model with paid options for enterprise features.
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