Semgrep Static Analysis

When to Use Semgrep

Ideal scenarios:

• Quick security scans (minutes, not hours)
• Pattern-based bug detection
• Enforcing coding standards and best practices
• Finding known vulnerability patterns
• Single-file analysis without complex data flow
• First-pass analysis before deeper tools

Consider CodeQL instead when:

• Need interprocedural taint tracking across files
• Complex data flow analysis required
• Analyzing custom proprietary frameworks

Installation