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Add the SonarQube MCP server to Claude Code

Check code quality and security issues with SonarQube Server or Cloud.

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

claude mcp add sonarqube -e SONARQUBE_TOKEN=YOUR_VALUE -- docker run -i --rm -e SONARQUBE_TOKEN docker.io/sonarsource/sonarqube-mcp

2. Sign in

Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth. SonarQube runs locally and needs SONARQUBE_TOKEN. Replace the placeholder values above with your own before starting Claude Code.

3. Try it

Ask Claude Code for something SonarQube can do. Check code quality and security issues with SonarQube Server or Cloud. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.

· Add --scope project to share a server with your team through .mcp.json in the repo.
· Use claude mcp list to see what is connected and claude mcp remove <name> to drop one.

FAQ

How do I add the SonarQube MCP server to Claude Code?: Run: claude mcp add sonarqube -e SONARQUBE_TOKEN=YOUR_VALUE -- docker run -i --rm -e SONARQUBE_TOKEN docker.io/sonarsource/sonarqube-mcp. Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth.
Is this the official SonarQube MCP server?: Yes. It is published by SonarSource as io.github.SonarSource/sonarqube-mcp-server in the official MCP registry.
Does the SonarQube MCP server need an API key?: Yes. It runs locally and requires SONARQUBE_TOKEN.

Links

SonarSource MCP docs Claude Code MCP docs SonarQube server details

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Claude Code's documented syntax.