SonarQube MCP for Claude: Full Setup & Usage Guide
Updated 2026-10-08 · Official documentation checked 2026-10-08 · 1 option reviewed
SonarSource provides an MCP server for SonarQube Cloud and Server. The official manual setup uses the sonarsource/sonarqube-mcp container image.
Official setup
SonarSource provides an MCP server for SonarQube Cloud and Server. The official manual setup uses the sonarsource/sonarqube-mcp container image.
- Cloud: SONARQUBE_TOKEN plus SONARQUBE_ORG
- Server: SONARQUBE_TOKEN plus SONARQUBE_URL
- SONARQUBE_READ_ONLY=true disables write operations
- Client support and credentials must match the chosen setup.
- Pricing, quotas and live performance: pending verification.
Use the official setup linked below, then check the tools exposed by your client. This review checked documentation; it did not execute an authenticated service.
FAQ
Is Cloud setup the same as Server setup?
No. Cloud uses SONARQUBE_TOKEN and SONARQUBE_ORG; Server uses SONARQUBE_TOKEN and SONARQUBE_URL. The official image is sonarsource/sonarqube-mcp.
Which token should I use?
Use the documented user token. Permissions depend on selected tools; a complete permission audit is pending verification.
Have all clients, prices and performance been tested?
No. Client compatibility outside the listed setup, prices, quotas and live performance are pending verification.
Official sources
Documentation checked 2026-10-08. Installation/authentication reviewed; no live execution.
- https://github.com/SonarSource/sonarqube-mcp-server — 2026-10-08