Opengrep

Opengrep is an open-source code analysis tool designed to rapidly analyze large codebases and address security issues at scale. It emerged as a response to changes in the licensing and accessibility of Semgrep, aiming to maintain the open-source ethos and democratize Static Application Security Testing (SAST). Initiated by a coalition of ten rival security organizations, Opengrep is committed to keeping its static code analysis engine and rules freely accessible.

Originally inspired by Semgrep, which has been a leader in the open-source security community since 2017, Opengrep continues the mission of making code security accessible to all developers. Semgrep's recent shift towards a commercial focus, including rebranding and moving key features behind a paywall, prompted the creation of Opengrep to ensure the continuity of an open and transparent SAST tool.

Opengrep offers a robust scanning engine without restricting essential features, ensuring backward compatibility and support for common output formats like JSON and SARIF. This openness facilitates the integration of Opengrep into existing workflows and encourages community contributions. The project is backed by multiple organizations pooling resources and expertise to advance static code analysis.

Opengrep's mission is to empower developers by providing a free and open SAST tool, fostering a collaborative environment where security issues can be discovered and addressed efficiently. The tool is available for installation and contribution on GitHub, with ongoing community discussions and development sessions open to all.