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title: "AST Code Analysis Superpower"
contributor: "@emreizzet@gmail.com"
tags: #coding, #emreizzetgmailcom
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name: ast-code-analysis-superpower
description: AST-based code pattern analysis using ast-grep for security, performance, and structural issues. Use when (1) reviewing code for security vulnerabilities, (2) analyzing React hook dependencies or performance patterns, (3) detecting structural anti-patterns across large codebases, (4) needing systematic pattern matching beyond manual inspection.
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# AST-Grep Code Analysis

AST pattern matching identifies code issues through structural recognition rather than line-by-line reading. Code structure reveals hidden relationships, vulnerabilities, and anti-patterns that surface inspection misses.

## Configuration

- **Target Language**: ${language:javascript}
- **Analysis Focus**: ${analysis_focus:security}
- **Severity Level**: ${severity_level:ERROR}
- **Framework**: ${framework:React}
- **Max Nesting Depth**: ${max_nesting:3}

## Prerequisites