osgrep

Semantic code search finds code by intent and concepts rather than literal strings. osgrep indexes your repository locally and returns ~10 results with 15+ line snippets, categorized by role (ORCHESTRATION, DEFINITION) so you locate authorization checks, permission validations, and security logic without guessing exact keywords.

Yes. Semantic search is designed for security-relevant patterns where exact matches fail. Query osgrep with natural language like "where do we validate user permissions" to locate authorization checks and permission validations across large codebases, with results traced through call graphs.

Local indexing builds a searchable index stored in your repository, keeping code private and searches fast without external services. Each repository maintains its own isolated index, enabling semantic search without exposing source code outside your environment.

Semantic search returns structured results including ~10 code hits with 15+ line snippets, role categorization (ORCHESTRATION or DEFINITION), and call graphs or function references that trace execution flow—suitable for code reviews, notes, and agent-driven workflows.

No external dependencies are required. Install osgrep, index your repository, and run semantic queries immediately. The tool handles indexing and search locally within your codebase without additional configuration or prerequisites.

Semantic search is designed for large codebases where traditional string matching becomes impractical. Local indexing and meaning-based retrieval enable fast, accurate results across extensive code volumes without performance degradation.