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# SemGrep

> Semgrep significantly enhances software security and reliability by enabling precise, customizable static code analysis across various languages and frameworks.

## Creating a SemGrep connection[​](#creating-a-semgrep-connection "Direct link to Creating a SemGrep connection")

## Using API Token[​](#using-api-token "Direct link to Using API Token")

To create the connection you need:

* An API Token

### Obtaining the API Token[​](#obtaining-the-api-token "Direct link to Obtaining the API Token")

1. Sign in to [Semgrep AppSec Platform](https://semgrep.dev/login).
2. Click on **Settings** > **Tokens**.
3. Click on **Create new token**.
4. Ensure the **Web API scope** is checked.
5. Copy the token value and click **Save**.

### Creating your connection[​](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to Creating your connection")

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
2. Select the **SemGrep** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
4. Select **API Token** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The API Token
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.