Is Semgrep safe to install?

Semgrep · Dev tools · stdio (local process)

Scan code for security vulnerabilities using Semgrep static analysis.

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AxioRank could not enumerate Semgrep's surface (server process exited (1): +------------------------------------). Many remote servers gate even a read-only handshake behind OAuth. This listing stays factual and updates when a scan succeeds.

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Install

Add Semgrep to your client

Drop this into your MCP client config (Claude Desktop, Cursor, and others).

mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "semgrep": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "semgrep-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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About this grade

The grade reflects the blast radius of what Semgrep declares it can do, read-only, not whether it is secure or trustworthy, and not a judgment of the vendor. Maintain this server? Claim this listing or request a re-scan. See the methodology.

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