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Supported IDEs

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SonarQube for VS Code integrates with multiple IDEs built on the VS Code architecture and is designed to be easily installed and fully functional within these environments. This broad compatibility ensures that you can leverage SonarQube's code analysis tools while using your favorite IDE. 

As a result, you can expect a consistent experience, with SonarQube's features like on-the-fly issue detection, quick fixes, rule customization, and connected mode working as intended, regardless of the specific VS Code-based IDE you’re using.

In addition, SonarQube's compatibility with VS Code forks extends to your integrated AI tools. SonarQube for VS Code is built to coexist with these AI features, so you can benefit from both intelligent code assistance and robust static analysis without conflicts.

Installing a compatible IDE

Each supported IDE will have its own procedure for installing compatible VS Code extensions. The SonarQube for VS Code extension is available on the Open VSX open-source registry for VS Code extensions and supported for download by the following IDEs:

Supported IDEProfile migration tools are available
VS CodeNone required
Cursor
Windsurf
TraeManage your extension
VSCodium
GitPodInstall your extension

When using Visual Studio Code and GitHub Codespaces, SonarQube for VS Code is available directly from the VS Code Marketplace.

IDE-specific features

SonarQube features and workflows may differ for each supported IDE. Please see these dedicated pages as for more information as it becomes available:

  • Installing SonarQube for VS Code in Cursor is simple. Depending on your team's administrative settings, SonarQube for VVS COde may need to be added to your allow list. See the Cursor page for more details.

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