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maxtac-sast-opengrep

Author and execute OpenGrep rules for static application security testing.

12|Updated Jun 1, 2026
Search Tags:#static analysis#security testing#vulnerability detection#SAST#OpenGrep
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/philo-groves/MaxTAC --skill maxtac-sast-opengrep
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maxtac-sast-opengrep
Source: https://github.com/philo-groves/MaxTAC/tree/main/plugins/maxtac-source/skills/maxtac-sast-opengrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/philo-groves/MaxTAC --skill maxtac-sast-opengrep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires opengrep, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill facilitates the creation and execution of OpenGrep rules for static application security testing (SAST), enabling vulnerability detection and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OpenGrep Rule Authoring: Generate rules for vulnerability triage, static vulnerability search, taint analysis, and pattern matching.
  • Result Interpretation: Analyze and interpret results from OpenGrep scans.
  • Use Case: For instance, you can use this Skill to write an OpenGrep rule to detect hardcoded credentials in a codebase.

Quick Start

Use the maxtac-sast-opengrep skill to run a specific OpenGrep rule on the codebase directory 'codebase'.

Frequently Asked Questions about maxtac-sast-opengrep

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I write static analysis rules to detect hardcoded credentials in my codebase?▼

Static analysis rules for vulnerability detection are authored using OpenGrep pattern matching and taint analysis. This Skill guides you through creating rules for hardcoded credentials and interpreting the scan results.

What is taint analysis and how does it work for static application security testing?▼

Taint analysis tracks untrusted data flow through code to detect vulnerabilities for static application security testing. This Skill helps you author OpenGrep rules to perform this tracking and analyze the resulting vulnerability matches.

Do I need OpenGrep installed to use this Skill for vulnerability triage?▼

Yes, you need OpenGrep installed and configured on your system. This Skill provides guidance and support for authoring and executing OpenGrep rules for vulnerability triage, but requires the underlying tool to be present.

Can I use this approach to scan an entire codebase directory for security vulnerabilities?▼

Yes, you can execute OpenGrep rules against a specific codebase directory for static vulnerability search. The Skill supports running scans on directories to identify and triage security issues across the codebase.

What's the best way to interpret results from a static vulnerability search?▼

Interpreting static vulnerability search results requires analyzing OpenGrep output to triage genuine security flaws. This Skill assists in reviewing the pattern matches and taint analysis findings to determine actual vulnerability impact.

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