How do I view the results of an analysis?

Analysis results are typically output in SARIF format, which can be viewed using the VS Code SARIF Explorer or integrated directly into GitHub's code scanning alerts.

Do I need to build my code to use this skill?

For compiled languages like C++ or Java, you generally need to provide a build command (e.g., make or cmake) so CodeQL can observe the compilation process and build its database.

Can I write my own security checks?

Yes, the skill provides a comprehensive guide and syntax reference for writing custom QL queries to detect project-specific logic flaws.

What languages does this CodeQL skill support?

It supports a wide range of languages including C/C++, Go, Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.

How does CodeQL differ from tools like Semgrep?

While Semgrep is excellent for single-file pattern matching, CodeQL excels at complex, interprocedural data-flow analysis that tracks how data moves across your entire codebase.

Trail of Bits CodeQL Security

Name: Trail of Bits CodeQL Security
Author: amano--

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Security & Testing

Performs advanced interprocedural static analysis and security auditing using the CodeQL framework.

This skill integrates Trail of Bits' security expertise with the CodeQL static analysis framework to help developers identify complex vulnerabilities and logic flaws. It provides standardized patterns for building CodeQL databases across multiple languages—including C++, Go, Java, Python, and JavaScript—running specialized security query packs, and authoring custom QL queries for deep data-flow and control-flow analysis. It is an essential tool for teams needing to prevent known bug classes and perform rigorous security audits within their CI/CD pipelines or local development environments.

Key Features

01Custom query authoring using the declarative, object-oriented QL language

020 GitHub stars

03SARIF output generation for seamless IDE and CI/CD reporting

04Interprocedural control and data flow analysis across entire codebases

05Multi-language support for C/C++, Go, Java, Python, and TypeScript

06Integration with Trail of Bits' specialized security query packs

Use Cases

01Automating security audits to catch complex vulnerabilities like injection or memory corruption

02Enforcing secure coding patterns and preventing regression of known bug classes

03Performing deep-dive variant analysis after a specific security flaw is discovered

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add amano--/call-center trailofbits-security

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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