---
name: setup-semgrep-plugin
description: Set up the Semgrep plugin by installing Semgrep, authenticating, and verifying compatibility
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# setup-semgrep-plugin

Set up the Semgrep plugin by installing Semgrep, authenticating, and verifying compatibility

# setup-semgrep-pluginby semgrep
Set up the Semgrep plugin by installing Semgrep, authenticating, and verifying compatibility

`npx skills add https://github.com/semgrep/cursor-plugin --skill setup-semgrep-plugin`Download ZIPGitHub

## Setup Semgrep Plugin

Follow these steps to set up the Semgrep plugin:

## 1. Install Semgrep

Check if Semgrep is installed, and install it if not:

```
`which semgrep || brew install semgrep
`
```

## 2. Authenticate with Semgrep

Log in to Semgrep (this will open a browser window):

```
`semgrep login --force
`
```

## 3. Install Semgrep Pro Engine

Install the Pro engine for enhanced scanning capabilities:

```
`semgrep install-semgrep-pro || true
`
```

## 4. Verify Installation

Confirm everything is working:

```
`semgrep --pro --version
`
```

## 5. Check Version Compatibility

Verify your Semgrep version is >= 1.146.0:

```
`semgrep --version
`
```

If your version is older than 1.146.0, please update:

```
`brew upgrade semgrep
`
```

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**Source**: https://github.com/semgrep/cursor-plugin/tree/HEAD/skills/setup-semgrep-plugin
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