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{% data reusables.code-scanning.beta %} {% data reusables.code-scanning.enterprise-enable-code-scanning-actions %}

About {% ifversion code-scanning-without-workflow %}advanced setup for {% endif %}{% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %}

{% ifversion code-scanning-without-workflow %} Advanced setup for {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} is helpful when you need more granular control over your {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} configuration. By creating and editing a {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} workflow file, you can change the scan schedule, scan any {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %}-supported language, use a matrix build, and more.

{% else %} {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning_caps %} helps you catch vulnerabilities in the code in your repository. With {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %}, you can select custom or built-in query suites for use in your analysis, set a specific scan schedule, choose which events trigger a scan, and more. {% endif %}

You can also configure {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} with third-party tools. For more information, see "Configuring {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} using third-party actions."

{% data reusables.code-scanning.about-multiple-configurations-link %} {% data reusables.code-scanning.codeql-action-version-ghes %}

{% ifversion code-scanning-without-workflow %} If you do not need a highly customizable {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} configuration, consider using default setup for {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %}. For more information on eligibility for default setup, see "AUTOTITLE." {% endif %}

Prerequisites

Your repository is eligible for {% ifversion code-scanning-without-workflow %}advanced setup{% else %}{% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %}{% endif %} if:

• it uses {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %}-supported languages or you plan to generate code scanning results with a third-party tool.
• {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} are enabled.{% ifversion fpt %}
• it is publicly visible.{%- elsif ghec %}
• it is publicly visible, or {% data variables.product.prodname_GH_advanced_security %} is enabled.{%- elsif ghes or ghae %}
• {% data variables.product.prodname_GH_advanced_security %} is enabled.{% endif %}

{% ifversion ghae %} Before configuring {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} for a repository, you must ensure that there is at least one self-hosted {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} runner available to the repository.

Enterprise owners, organization and repository administrators can add self-hosted runners. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE" and "AUTOTITLE." {% endif %}

{% ifversion code-scanning-without-workflow %}

Configuring advanced setup for a repository

Advanced setup for {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} is helpful when you need to customize your {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %}. By creating and editing a workflow file, you can choose which queries to run, change the scan schedule, select the languages to scan, use a matrix build, and more.

Configuring advanced setup for {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} with {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %}

You can customize your {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} by creating and editing a workflow file. Selecting advanced setup generates a basic workflow file for you to customize.

{% data reusables.code-scanning.billing %}

{% ifversion fpt %} {% note %}

Note: You can configure {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} for any public repository where you have write access.

{% endnote %} {% endif %}

{% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %} {% data reusables.repositories.sidebar-settings %} {% data reusables.user-settings.security-analysis %}

1. Scroll down to the "{% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning_caps %}" section, select Set up {% octicon "triangle-down" aria-hidden="true" %}, then click Advanced.

   {% note %}

   Note: If you are switching from default setup to advanced setup, in the "{% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning_caps %}" section, select {% octicon "kebab-horizontal" aria-label="Menu" %}, then click {% octicon "workflow" aria-hidden="true" %} Switch to advanced. In the pop-up window that appears, click Disable {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %}.

   {% endnote %}

   

2. To customize how {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} scans your code, edit the workflow.

   Generally, you can commit the {% data variables.code-scanning.codeql_workflow %} without making any changes to it. However, many of the third-party workflows require additional configuration, so read the comments in the workflow before committing.

   For more information, see "AUTOTITLE" and "AUTOTITLE."

3. Click Commit changes... to display the commit changes form.

   

4. In the commit message field, type a commit message.

5. Choose whether you'd like to commit directly to the default branch, or create a new branch and start a pull request.

6. Click Commit new file to commit the workflow file to the default branch or click Propose new file to commit the file to a new branch.

7. If you created a new branch, click Create pull request and open a pull request to merge your change into the default branch.

In the suggested {% data variables.code-scanning.codeql_workflow %}, {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} is configured to analyze your code each time you either push a change to the default branch or any protected branches, or raise a pull request against the default branch. As a result, {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} will now commence.

The on:pull_request and on:push triggers for code scanning are each useful for different purposes. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."

{% else %}

Configuring {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} using the {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} action

{% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %} {% data reusables.repositories.sidebar-security %}

1. To the right of "{% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning_caps %} alerts", click Set up {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %}.{% ifversion ghec or ghes or ghae %} If "{% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} alerts" is missing, you need to ask an organization owner or repository administrator to enable {% data variables.product.prodname_GH_advanced_security %}.{% endif %} For more information, see "AUTOTITLE" or "AUTOTITLE."

2. Under "Get started with {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %}", click Set up this workflow on the {% data variables.code-scanning.codeql_workflow %} or on a third-party workflow.

   Workflows are only displayed if they are relevant for the programming languages detected in the repository. The {% data variables.code-scanning.codeql_workflow %} is always displayed, but the "Set up this workflow" button is only enabled if {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} analysis supports the languages present in the repository.

3. To customize how {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} scans your code, edit the workflow.

   Generally, you can commit the {% data variables.code-scanning.codeql_workflow %} without making any changes to it. However, many of the third-party workflows require additional configuration, so read the comments in the workflow before committing.

   For more information, see "AUTOTITLE" and "AUTOTITLE."

4. Click Commit changes... to display the commit changes form.

   

5. In the commit message field, type a commit message.

6. Choose whether you'd like to commit directly to the default branch, or create a new branch and start a pull request.

7. Click Commit new file or Propose new file.

In the suggested {% data variables.code-scanning.codeql_workflow %}, {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} is configured to analyze your code each time you either push a change to the default branch or any protected branches, or raise a pull request against the default branch. As a result, {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} will now commence.

The on:pull_request and on:push triggers for code scanning are each useful for different purposes. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."

{% endif %}

For information on bulk enablement, see "AUTOTITLE."

{% ifversion fpt or ghec %}

Configuring {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} using third-party actions

{% data reusables.advanced-security.starter-workflows-beta %}

{% data reusables.advanced-security.starter-workflow-overview %}

{% data reusables.code-scanning.billing %}

{% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %} {% data reusables.repositories.actions-tab %}

1. If the repository has already at least one workflow configured and running, click New workflow to display starter workflows. If there are currently no workflows configured for the repository, go to the next step.

   

2. In the "Choose a workflow" or "Get started with {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %}" view, scroll down to the "Security" category and click Configure under the workflow you want to configure. You may need to click View all to find the security workflow you want to configure.

   

3. Follow any instructions in the workflow to customize it to your needs. For more general assistance about workflows, click Documentation on the right pane of the workflow page.

   

   For more information, see "AUTOTITLE" and "AUTOTITLE."

{% endif %}

Next steps

After configuring {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %}, and allowing its actions to complete, you can:

• View all of the {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} alerts generated for this repository. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."
• View any alerts generated for a pull request submitted after you configure {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %}. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."
• Configure notifications for completed runs. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."
• Learn about {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} checks on pull requests. For more information, "AUTOTITLE."
• View the logs generated by the {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} analysis. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."
• Investigate any problems that occur with the initial configuration of {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %}. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."
• Customize how {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} scans the code in your repository. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."