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Brakeman

Static analysis security vulnerability scanner for Ruby on Rails applications.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars6.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Sql Injection ScannerRails Security ScannerRuby Rails SastBrakeman ToolSecurity
Overview

Why consider Brakeman?

Brakeman is an open-source static analysis vulnerability scanner designed specifically for Ruby on Rails applications written in Ruby by Justin Collins. Brakeman parses Rails code paths to detect SQL injections, remote code execution (RCE), CSRF flaws, and mass assignment exploits.

Guided learning

Learn Brakeman by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Brakeman

Brakeman scans Ruby on Rails applications for security vulnerabilities without requiring app runtime.

Quickstart

bash
1gem install brakeman
2brakeman -q -w2

Brakeman is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Brakeman FAQs

Brakeman is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Brakeman is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Brakeman is listed as an alternative to SonarQube Ruby. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.