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set up the Semgrep plugin

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

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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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