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Opengrep

Fast, open-source static analysis and code search.

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Opengrep is a powerful, open-source static analysis tool. Forked from the original open-source roots of Semgrep, it allows developers and security teams to find bugs and enforce code standards rapidly.

It uses a simple, intuitive rule syntax that looks exactly like the code you are searching for, making it drastically easier to write custom security and linting rules compared to traditional AST parsers.

Key Features

  • Lightning-fast static analysis
  • Intuitive, code-like rule syntax
  • Multi-language support (Python, JS, Go, Java)
  • Finds security vulnerabilities and code smells

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Opengrep free and open source?

Yes, Opengrep is open source. It is released under the LGPL-2.1 license.

What can I use instead of Semgrep?

You can use Opengrep as a free, open-source alternative to Semgrep.

What is Opengrep written in?

It is built using Python, JavaScript, Java, Yacc, OCaml.

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