SonarQube

API

REST APIs for code quality analysis (bugs, smells, vulnerabilities)

Overview

SonarQube REST API provides endpoints to access and manage code quality data, including bugs, code smells, security vulnerabilities, and technical debt metrics. Responses are in JSON format. Key endpoints include /api/issues (retrieve issues by type/severity), /api/projects/search (list projects), /api/security_hotspots (get security vulnerabilities), and /api/metrics (fetch quality metrics). Use cases: Automate code quality checks in CI/CD pipelines, build custom dashboards for project health, integrate with development tools to flag issues early, or generate compliance reports for security audits.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://sonarcloud.io/web_api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
CI/CD integration
Code quality metrics access
Security vulnerability endpoints
Project management capabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is SonarQube free to use?

SonarQube offers a free Community Edition with basic API access; paid tiers (Developer, Enterprise) unlock advanced endpoints and features like security hotspots and branch analysis.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, most endpoints require authentication via an API key generated in your SonarQube/SonarCloud account settings to access project-specific data.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, enabling easy parsing and integration with development tools, CI/CD pipelines, and custom dashboards.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Development

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive code quality insights
⊕ Well-documented endpoints
⊕ CI/CD pipeline compatibility
⊕ Multi-language support
⊕ Scalable for enterprise use

Cons

⊖ Advanced features require paid tiers
⊖ Rate limits on free plans
⊖ Requires API key authentication
⊖ Steep learning curve for complex queries