How do I view the results of a CodeQL analysis?

Analysis results are typically output in SARIF format, which can be viewed using the VSCode SARIF Explorer extension or integrated into CI/CD security dashboards.

Can I use third-party query packs with this skill?

Yes, the skill includes commands to download and run third-party query packs, such as those provided by Trail of Bits or the GitHub security community.

What is the primary advantage of using CodeQL over Semgrep?

CodeQL excels at interprocedural analysis and complex data flow tracking across an entire codebase, whereas Semgrep is typically optimized for faster, single-file pattern matching.

Do I need to build my project to use CodeQL?

For compiled languages like C++ and Java, CodeQL requires a successful build command to instrument the code and create a database. For interpreted languages like Python or JavaScript, a build is not required.

Which programming languages are supported by this skill?

This skill supports all major CodeQL languages including C/C++, Go, Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.

CodeQL Security Analysis

Name: CodeQL Security Analysis
Author: trailofbits

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Seguridad y Pruebas

Performs deep static analysis and vulnerability detection by querying codebases as searchable databases.

The CodeQL skill for Claude Code empowers security researchers and developers to perform advanced interprocedural analysis and data flow tracking. By treating source code as a database, it allows for the discovery of complex vulnerabilities that traditional pattern-matching tools often miss. This skill streamlines the entire CodeQL lifecycle—from database creation and management across multiple languages like C++, Go, and Python, to running specialized security query packs and authoring custom queries. It is an essential tool for high-assurance security audits and maintaining codebase integrity against sophisticated bug classes.

Características Principales

01939 GitHub stars

02Automated database creation for multiple programming languages

03SARIF-formatted results for IDE and CI/CD integration

04Custom QL query authoring and testing framework

05Integration with Trail of Bits and standard query packs

06Interprocedural control flow and data flow analysis

Casos de Uso

01Creating custom regression tests for unique or previously discovered bug patterns

02Identifying complex security vulnerabilities like injection attacks and memory corruption

03Automating large-scale security audits for enterprise repositories

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add trailofbits/skills codeql

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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