sast-configuration

Configure Semgrep, SonarQube, and CodeQL for automated vulnerability detection.

4|Updated Jan 10, 2026
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Skill: sast-configuration
Source: https://github.com/EngineerWithAI/engineerwith-agents/tree/main/plugins/security-scanning/skills/sast-configuration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EngineerWithAI/engineerwith-agents --skill sast-configuration-engineerwithai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the setup and configuration of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools, enabling automated vulnerability detection and DevSecOps integration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SAST Tool Configuration: Set up and customize tools like Semgrep, SonarQube, and CodeQL.
  • Custom Rule Creation: Develop specific security rules tailored to your codebase.
  • CI/CD Integration: Integrate SAST scanning into your automated build and deployment pipelines.
  • Use Case: You need to integrate Semgrep into your GitHub Actions workflow to automatically scan for security vulnerabilities on every code push.

Quick Start

Configure Semgrep for your Python project by running the provided setup script.

Frequently Asked Questions about sast-configuration

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

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How do I configure Semgrep for security scanning in a CI/CD pipeline?

To configure Semgrep for security scanning, you use setup scripts to integrate pattern matching into CI/CD pipelines. This enables automated vulnerability detection on every code push.

What is the best way to create custom SAST rules for SonarQube quality profiles?

Creating custom SAST rules for SonarQube involves configuring quality profiles to tailor security analysis to your specific codebase. This ensures comprehensive vulnerability detection across multiple programming languages.

Does this SAST configuration approach support CodeQL query development?

Yes, this SAST configuration supports CodeQL query development for comprehensive security analysis. You can set up and customize CodeQL alongside Semgrep and SonarQube for DevSecOps integration.

Can I integrate static application security testing across multiple programming languages?

Integrating static application security testing across multiple programming languages is supported through tools like Semgrep, SonarQube, and CodeQL. This provides comprehensive automated vulnerability detection.

How do I set up quality gates when automating vulnerability detection with SonarQube?

Setting up quality gates with SonarQube involves configuring quality profiles during your SAST tool setup. This ensures that your automated vulnerability detection enforces security standards before deployment.