Static application security testing (SAST) tools are valuable when they efficiently prompt fixes and secure coding practices without hindering developers, but they often face issues such as irrelevant checks, false positives, integration challenges, and unclear messaging. GitHub's Security Lab addresses these issues through its CodeQL bounty program, which encourages the creation of precise and high-quality security queries that detect vulnerabilities and fit seamlessly into developers' workflows. The program ensures that community-contributed queries are evaluated for their precision, code quality, and documentation, aiming to reduce false positives and provide actionable security alerts within developers' existing processes. By integrating security alerts directly into pull requests and providing built-in documentation, the program educates developers on secure coding practices and allows for query customization to suit organizational contexts. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) but also empowers developers to modify queries to suit their specific needs, promoting a more proactive and educational approach to application security.