Semgrep Pattern Scanner

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Semgrep Pattern Scanner skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Semgrep Pattern Scanner is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Security category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: Security · Sub-category: appsec-tools · Last updated: 2026-05-21

type:scanner type:integration

Executes Semgrep CLI with custom YAML rules and the Semgrep Registry API to detect anti-patterns, vulnerabilities, and taint tracking violations. Outputs SARIF-formatted results for GitHub Security tab integration.

About this skill (catalog notes)

Semgrep Pattern Scanner includes a dedicated installation section.

Source: agentskillexchange.com/skills/semgrep-pattern-scanner
Indexed lastmod: 2026-05-21
Catalog position: Security · appsec-tools
Indexed related skills: 10

How Semgrep Pattern Scanner fits the catalog

Semgrep Pattern Scanner sits in the Security category under the appsec-tools sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

What this skill does

Semgrep Pattern Scanner is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the appsec-tools sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/semgrep-pattern-scanner/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The Semgrep Pattern Scanner Claude Code skill is built for security engineers, penetration testers, DevSecOps practitioners, and development teams hardening codebases and infrastructure. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 118,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/semgrep-pattern-scanner
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/semgrep-pattern-scanner/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/semgrep-pattern-scanner/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/semgrep-pattern-scanner/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/semgrep-pattern-scanner/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\semgrep-pattern-scanner\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Semgrep Pattern Scanner Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/semgrep-pattern-scanner/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Semgrep Pattern Scanner skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Semgrep Pattern Scanner skill?

Use Semgrep Pattern Scanner when your Claude Code task falls under the Security category — specifically in the appsec tools area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Semgrep Pattern Scanner" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/security/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Semgrep Pattern Scanner skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Semgrep Pattern Scanner is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Security category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/semgrep/semgrep
Website: https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/semgrep-pattern-scanner

Cite this skill

If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:

APA

ClaudSkills. (2026). Semgrep Pattern Scanner [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/semgrep-pattern-scanner/

BibTeX

@misc{semgrep-pattern-scanner-2026,
  author    = {ClaudSkills},
  title     = {Semgrep Pattern Scanner [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/semgrep-pattern-scanner/}
}

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