# semgrep

> Use this tool when you need to perform static code analysis across multiple languages. It detects security vulnerabilities, bugs, and anti-patterns using customizable pattern-matching rules that work on 30+ programming languages.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/semgrep  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/semgrep

## Description

Lightweight static analysis for many languages. Find bugs, detect security vulnerabilities, and enforce code standards with custom pattern rules.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.30
- **Verification tier:** unverified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.50.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** container
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** security
- **Tags:** security, static-analysis, multi-language, sast
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** MCP Registry

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "semgrep"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/semgrep` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/semgrep/pull`

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