--- title: "Checkmarx Developer Assist" date: "2026-08-24T14:30:57+00:00" url: "https://checkmarx.com/product/developer-assist/" description: "Detect, remediate, and verify security issues as code is created. Checkmarx Developer Assist brings self-healing security into AI coding workflows." --- # Checkmarx Developer Assist AI Developer Security Agent ## Developer Assist Bring self-healing security into AI-native development. Detect, fix, and verify issues as code is created, with reviewable changes that keep risk out of the repo and backlog. [Get a Free Trial](https://checkmarx.com/developer-assist-free-trial/) [Learn More](https://checkmarx.com/resources/self-healing-code-for-ai-native-development-workflows/) Self-Healing Code ## Close the Loop from Detection to Verified Remediation. Developer Assist connects detection, remediation, and verification inside developer workflows so security issues can be fixed before they become downstream rework. 01 Detect Find risk early 02 Fix & Safe Refactor Reviewable fixes 03 Verify Rescan changes 04 Repeat Keep risk out ### Vulnerability Detection Analyze human- and AI-generated changes as they are created. Developer Assist identifies risk across application code, dependencies, malicious packages, IaC, secrets, and containers. [Get a Free Trial](https://checkmarx.com/developer-assist-free-trial/) ![cx_detect_2400x1200_V2](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cx_detect_2400x1200_V2.svg) ### Guided Remediation Provide security-specific remediation grounded in the finding and surrounding code. Depending on the workflow, Developer Assist can guide the change, propose a reviewable fix, or support autonomous remediation. [Get a Free Trial](https://checkmarx.com/developer-assist-free-trial/) ![cx_fix_safe_refactor_2400x1200](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cx_fix_safe_refactor_2400x1200.svg) ### Fix Verification Rescan changed code to confirm the original issue is no longer present. A fix is not complete just because the code compiles or appears reasonable. [Get a Free Trial](https://checkmarx.com/developer-assist-free-trial/) ![cx_verify_2400x1200](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cx_verify_2400x1200.svg) ### Remediation Loop In supported autonomous workflows, Developer Assist can return the finding to the coding agent and retry remediation before risky work continues. In developer-led workflows, developers review and accept changes before verification. [Get a Free Trial](https://checkmarx.com/developer-assist-free-trial/) ![developer assist self healing code agent](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cx_repeat_2400x1200.svg) Watch a Video ## See Self-Healing Code in Action [Get a Free Trial](https://checkmarx.com/developer-assist-free-trial/) [See Self-Healing Code in Action - Checkmarx Developer Assist](https://vimeo.com/1229433666) ![developer assist cover image](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Preview-image-Checkmarx-Developer-Assist.webp) 2 min. watch Trusted Remediation ## More Than a Plausible AI-Generated Fix Generic AI coding tools can suggest changes that compile or pass tests while leaving vulnerabilities unresolved. Developer Assist grounds remediation in AppSec context and verifies the result. The Problem AI-generated fixes can look correct but miss the root cause. ![Checkmark Brackets](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Checkmark-Brackets-1.svg) ### Ground Fixes in AppSec Context Developer Assist uses the vulnerability, surrounding code, and application context to guide targeted remediation instead of relying on generic AI suggestions. The Problem A change that compiles is not necessarily a secure fix. ![Pipeline Scan](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pipeline-Scan-1.svg) ### Verify Against the Original Risk Developer Assist rescans changed code to confirm the original issue is resolved and can continue the remediation loop when more work is needed. The Problem Point AI tools lack broader enterprise AppSec context. ![Correlate Signals](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Correlate-Signals-1.svg) ### Connect Remediation to AppSec Developer Assist extends Checkmarx security intelligence into developer and AI-agent workflows so remediation stays connected to the broader security program. See It in Action ## Watch Security Close the Loop See Developer Assist detect risk, guide security-specific remediation, verify the change, and return a clear summary inside an AI-assisted development workflow. [Get a Free Trial](https://checkmarx.com/developer-assist-free-trial/) ![Gartner Logo - CTA Awards](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gartner-Logo-CTA-Awards.svg) A Gartner® Magic Quadrant Leader™ ![Forrester](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Forrester.svg) A Forrester Wave Leader™ ![SOC2 Logo](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SOC2-Logo.svg) SOC 2 Type II Certified ## Related Resources [ ![Self-Healing Code for AI-Native Development Workflows](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Developer-Assist-Solution-Brief-RC-1-1024x512.webp) Solution Brief Self-Healing Code for AI-Native Development Workflows Self-healing code workflows help enterprises find, fix, and reduce risk inside AI-nativedevelopment, before vulnerable code becomes a pull request, build failure, ticket, or backlog item. Learn More ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/self-healing-code-for-ai-native-development-workflows/) [ ![Don’t Trust the Code](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dont-trust-the-Code-Resource-Card-v2-1-1024x512.webp) Whitepaper Don’t Trust the Code Learn More ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/dont-trust-the-code/) [ ![From Chaos to Clarity](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/From-Chaos-to-Clarity-RC-1024x512.webp) Whitepaper From Chaos to Clarity Learn More ](https://checkmarx.com/chaos-to-clarity/) [ ![“Healthier” Codebase with Checkmarx Developer Assist](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Healthier-Case-Study-RC-1024x512.webp) Customer Story “Healthier” Codebase with Checkmarx Developer Assist Learn More ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/healthier-codebase-with-checkmarx-developer-assist/) [ ![Agentic AppSec in Action](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Agentic-AppSec-in-Action-RC-1024x512.webp) Webinar Agentic AppSec in Action Learn More ](https://checkmarx.com/agentic-appsec-in-action-webinar/) Explore more Resources [Customer Stories](https://checkmarx.com/resources/resource-type/customer-testimonials/) [Webinars](https://checkmarx.com/resources/resource-type/webinars/) [Analyst Reports](https://checkmarx.com/resources/resource-type/analyst-reports/) [Whitepapers & Reports](https://checkmarx.com/resources/resource-type/whitepapers-reports/) [Resource Center](https://checkmarx.com/resources/) Customer Stories ## Why the World’s Top Teams Choose Checkmarx ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BestBuyLogoReversedRGB-1.svg) > “We’ve seen an 80% noise reduction — our engineers now focus on the high-quality risks that matter.” [Explore Best Buy Case Study](https://checkmarx.com/resources/best-buy/) ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Checkmarx-Best-Buy-Testimonial-V2.webp) ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_gartner_peer_insights_3x.webp) > “By far the best AppSec tooling decision we have made” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_cebu_pacific_3x.webp) > “Checkmarx gave us a 90% reduction in vulnerabilities in just a few months.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_software_ag_3x.webp) > “Unifying our AppSec tools with Checkmarx gave us a single source of truth.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_best_buy_3x.webp) > “With 2.1B lines of code scanned monthly, Checkmarx gives us the scale and speed we need.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_trade_van_3x.webp) > “Checkmarx fits seamlessly into our DevOps pipelines—it’s a truly scalable solution.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IDC.svg) > “From a buyer perspective, Checkmarx’s approach offers a structured and role-aware entry point into agentic security. ” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_dell_3x.webp) > “Incorporating Checkmarx’s technology has revolutionized our development culture ” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_gartner_peer_insights_3x.webp) > “Checkmarx One made our security team and developers life easier.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_allwyn_3x.webp) > “The success of our AppSec program can be directly attributed to the tooling, processes and support provided by the Checkmarx managed services.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IDC-1.svg) > “Bringing ASPM context directly into the IDE reflects a forward-looking approach to prioritizing security efforts based on risk earlier in the development process.” Common Questions ## Frequently Asked Questions QUICK LINKS [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Documentation-Color.svg) Documentation ](https://docs.checkmarx.com/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resources-Color.svg) Resources ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Trust-Center-Color.svg) Trust Center ](https://checkmarx.com/trust/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Schedule-a-Demo-Color.svg) Schedule a Demo ](https://checkmarx.com/request-a-demo/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Schedule-a-Integrations-Color.svg) Integrations ](https://checkmarx.com/why-checkmarx/integrations/) What is Checkmarx Developer Assist? Checkmarx Developer Assist is an agentic security solution that helps developers and AI coding agents detect, remediate, and verify security issues as code is created, bringing Checkmarx security intelligence into developer workflows before risk reaches the repository, pipeline, or AppSec backlog. What is self-healing code? Self-healing code is a continuous security process in which risk is detected, the affected code is remediated, and the change is verified. In supported autonomous workflows, Developer Assist can repeat this process with the coding agent until the relevant security check passes. Does Developer Assist work only inside an IDE? No. Developer Assist supports IDE-based experiences and AI coding-agent workflows. Its remediation capabilities can also be accessed through Checkmarx MCP from compatible IDEs, editors, terminals, CLIs, AI assistants, and custom integrations. How does Developer Assist verify a remediation? Developer Assist rescans changed code to determine whether the original security issue is still present. For Safe Refactor workflows, available tests and application context can also help verify that package upgrades and related code changes continue to function correctly. What security risks can Developer Assist address? Developer Assist covers application-code vulnerabilities, vulnerable and malicious open-source packages, exposed secrets, Infrastructure as Code misconfigurations, and container-related security risks. What is Safe Refactor? Safe Refactor helps developers upgrade vulnerable or malicious packages without manually rewriting every affected use. It identifies an appropriate package version, analyzes compatibility impacts, generates required code changes, and supports verification of the updated application. How is Developer Assist different from Checkmarx MCP? Developer Assist is the developer-focused security experience for detecting, remediating, and verifying risk during code creation. Checkmarx MCP is the integration layer that makes Checkmarx capabilities accessible from MCP-compatible AI tools and development environments. ## Get Your Custom Demo ### Thank You! Your Custom Checkmarx Demo Request was Successfully Sent! ![thank you page decoration](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/get-a-demo-thank-you-1.webp) See For Yourself ## Detect, Fix, and Verify Security Issues as Code Is Created See how Developer Assist detects, fixes, and verifies issues before code reaches the repo or backlog. #### Detect issues early Analyze human- and AI-generated code for vulnerabilities, secrets, malicious packages, IaC, containers, and dependency risk. #### Fix with context Get remediation grounded in the finding, surrounding code, and Checkmarx AppSec intelligence. #### Verify remediation Rescan changes to confirm the original issue is resolved before risk moves downstream. #### Support AI workflows Extend security into IDEs, coding agents, CLI, terminal, and MCP-connected tools. #### Refactor safely Upgrade vulnerable packages and generate code changes needed to maintain compatibility. Real-Time Agentic Risk Resolution ## Make Post-Commit Risk Actionable at Scale See how Checkmarx Triage & Remediation Assist helps teams prioritize exploitable findings, cut noise, and deliver review-ready fixes at enterprise scale. [Get a Free Trial](https://checkmarx.com/developer-assist-free-trial/) [Explore the Platfrom](https://checkmarx.com/product/application-security-platform/) ![Gartner Logo - CTA Awards](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gartner-Logo-CTA-Awards.svg) A Gartner® Magic Quadrant Leader™ ![Forrester](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Forrester.svg) A Forrester Wave Leader™ ![SOC2 Logo](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SOC2-Logo.svg) SOC 2 Type II Certified