Semgrep▌
by semgrep
Semgrep is a leading code analysis tool that scans code for vulnerabilities, helping developers fix issues swiftly withi
Integrates with Semgrep's static analysis engine to scan code for security vulnerabilities and coding issues, enabling developers to identify and fix potential problems directly within their coding workflow.
github stars
★ 638
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best for
- / Developers reviewing code for security issues
- / Security teams auditing codebases
- / CI/CD pipeline integration for automated scanning
- / Code quality analysis during development
capabilities
- / Scan code for security vulnerabilities
- / Run custom rule analysis on code
- / Fetch findings from Semgrep AppSec Platform
- / Generate Abstract Syntax Trees for code files
- / Get rule schemas for writing custom rules
- / Check supported programming languages
what it does
Runs Semgrep static analysis scans to find security vulnerabilities and code quality issues in your code. Can scan with built-in rules or custom rules you create.
about
Semgrep is an official MCP server published by semgrep that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Semgrep is a leading code analysis tool that scans code for vulnerabilities, helping developers fix issues swiftly withi It is categorized under auth security, developer tools. This server exposes 8 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
how to install
You can install Semgrep in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server supports remote connections over HTTP, so no local installation is required.
license
MIT
Semgrep is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
Semgrep is a leading code analysis tool that scans code for vulnerabilities, helping developers fix issues swiftly withi
TL;DR: Runs Semgrep static analysis scans to find security vulnerabilities and code quality issues in your code. Can scan with built-in rules or custom rules you create.
What it does
- Scan code for security vulnerabilities
- Run custom rule analysis on code
- Fetch findings from Semgrep AppSec Platform
- Generate Abstract Syntax Trees for code files
- Get rule schemas for writing custom rules
- Check supported programming languages
Best for
- Developers reviewing code for security issues
- Security teams auditing codebases
- CI/CD pipeline integration for automated scanning
- Code quality analysis during development
Highlights
- Both local and platform scanning options
- Custom rule creation support
- Multiple programming languages supported
FAQ
- What is the Semgrep MCP server?
- Semgrep is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for Semgrep?
- This profile displays 54 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.8 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Discussion
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Ratings
4.8★★★★★54 reviews- ★★★★★Kaira Iyer· Dec 24, 2024
Semgrep reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Mia Nasser· Dec 20, 2024
Semgrep has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Min Harris· Dec 20, 2024
Semgrep is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 8, 2024
Semgrep is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Anaya Desai· Dec 8, 2024
Strong directory entry: Semgrep surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Nov 27, 2024
Strong directory entry: Semgrep surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Noah Garcia· Nov 27, 2024
Semgrep is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Ama Smith· Nov 15, 2024
Useful MCP listing: Semgrep is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Hana Lopez· Nov 11, 2024
According to our notes, Semgrep benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Maya Huang· Nov 11, 2024
We wired Semgrep into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
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