About Semgrep
Open-source, syntax-aware static analysis tool and commercial AppSec platform for SAST, SCA and secrets scanning that lets teams write and run custom, language-aware rules as code. ([semgrep.dev](https://semgrep.dev/blog/2020/introducing-semgrep-and-r2c/?utm_source=openai))
Key Features
- Syntax-aware pattern matching for many languages (custom rule creation)
- Hosted Semgrep AppSec offerings for CI/CD, repository and IDE integrations
- Rule registry / community rules (Semgrep Registry) for common security patterns
- Fast, developer-friendly feedback loop for guardrails and policy enforcement
Use Cases & Best For
Developer and security teams that want custom, lightweight static analysis rules and fast CI/IDE feedback
Organizations that need flexible rule authoring and enforcement across many languages and frameworks
About Code Security
Secure code analysis