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brew install semgrep v1.167.0 LGPL-2.1-only

Static analysis tool written in OCaml that detects bugs and security issues via pattern matching rules.

Why you might care

Semgrep scans source code for security vulnerabilities, anti-patterns, and compliance issues using human-readable YAML rules rather than complex regexes. It's faster than traditional SAST tools, integrates into CI/CD pipelines easily, and supports 30+ languages. Use it when you need customizable, interpretable security scanning without heavyweight commercial solutions.

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