JAVASCRIPT Code quality & security
Static code analysis tools for your JavaScript
Utilize static code analysis to find issues in JavaScript such as bugs, code smells & security vulnerabilities. Use the Sonar language analyzer with hundreds of rules to assess your code and ensure the security, reliability, and maintainability of your software.
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Multi-language support
Support multiple languages in your codebase side-by-side: TypeScript, CSS & back-end languages too!
Own the code security of your JavaScript
Dedicated rules to detect JavaScript vulnerabilities including those stemming from OWASP & CWE Top 25 guidelines.
SonarQube code analysis finds issues while you focus on the work
It all comes from a powerful static analysis engine that we constantly refine. SonarQube Server and Cloud employ advanced rules along with smart, exclusive static code analysis techniques to find the trickiest, most elusive issues, code smells, and security vulnerabilities.
Precise static analysis
Deep static analysis of your code through symbolic execution, path sensitive analysis & cross-function/cross file taint analysis.
Fast issue resolution
Issue contextualization with secondary locations highlighted and clear remediation guidance helps you understand and construct a fix.
Minimal distractions
Automatic pull request analysis with results displayed in the comments of your favorite DevOps platform so you stay in the zone.
"We're not just keeping quality high; we're actually able to go faster … AI makes it easier to deliver velocity, but only if you provide the right context from tools like SonarQube."
Stephen ByrnesDistinguished Engineer
"We're not just keeping quality high; we're actually able to go faster … AI makes it easier to deliver velocity, but only if you provide the right context from tools like SonarQube."
Stephen ByrnesDistinguished Engineer
Release secure, reliable and maintainable software
Sonar integrates quality JavaScript code into your CI/CD workflow for timely and location-specific information.
JavaScript analysis in your IDE
SonarQube for IDE in your IDE is your first line of defense for keeping the code you write today high quality and secure. Issues are raised in line with clear rule descriptions and guidance.
With SonarQube for IDE, the impact is immediate and no configuration is required. You learn from the real-time feedback provided and quickly resolve issues with contextual guidance and automatic Quick Fixes!
SonarQube for IDE is available from your IDE marketplace:
Visual Studio | VS Code | JetBrains | Eclipse
JavaScript in your workflow
Automatically analyze Pull Requests and feature branches with the results decorated in the DevOps platform of your choice.
Your team can share rule configurations and exclusions across projects and coalesce on a shared definition of excellence. The project Quality Gate is visible to everyone and the releasabity status is clear.
SonarQube Cloud tightly integrates with:
GitHub | Bitbucket | Azure DevOps | GitLab
We support your JavaScript development workflow
Language Versions
Editions 3 & 5, ECMAScript 2015 to 2022
Frameworks
React JSX, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Express, Flow
Test Frameworks
Mocha, Chai
Cloud Native App Support
Dedicated AWS CDK rules to find vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructures described by JS/TS
Database APIs
Sequelize, pg, pg-pool, pg-promise, mysql, mysql2, sqlite3, better-sqlite3, knex, MongoDB node.js, Mongoose ODM
Start enhancing your JavaScript code
JavaScript FAQs
What does SonarQube offer for JavaScript static code analysis?
SonarQube offers static code analysis for JavaScript that identifies bugs, code smells, and security vulnerabilities. SonarQube’s JavaScript language analyzer uses more than 500 static analysis rules to support code security, reliability, and maintainability goals. SonarQube provides these capabilities to assess JavaScript code and improve overall software health.
What kinds of JavaScript issues can SonarQube detect?
SonarQube detects bugs, code smells, and security vulnerabilities in JavaScript code. SonarQube also detects vulnerabilities to meet compliance standards such as OWASP, CWE, PCI, STIG, and CASA. SonarQube utilizes a broad static analysis approach designed to catch tricky and elusive problems in JavaScript code.
How many JavaScript rules does SonarQube provide?
SonarQube provides 500+ static code analysis rules for JavaScript. These rules ensure coverage for JavaScript code standards and are a core reason teams can apply consistent code quality and security standards.
Does SonarQube support fixing JavaScript issues quickly?
Yes, SonarQube emphasizes faster issue resolution and Quick Fixes for JavaScript issues. Developers can repair issues with a single click, and SonarQube provides contextual guidance, secondary locations, and remediation support to make fixes easier to understand. In the IDE experience, SonarQube provides automatic Quick Fixes with no configuration required.
Can SonarQube analyze JavaScript directly in the IDE?
Yes, SonarQube for IDE serves as a first line of defense for JavaScript code quality and security. SonarQube surfaces issues inline with clear rule descriptions, immediate feedback, and contextual guidance. It is available through IDE marketplaces for Visual Studio, VS Code, JetBrains, and Eclipse.
How does SonarQube fit into a JavaScript team’s workflow?
SonarQube integrates JavaScript analysis into the CI/CD pipeline and DevOps pull request workflows. SonarQube automatically analyzes pull requests and branches, including adding results in the PR and branch comments on supported DevOps platforms, and makes project quality gates visible to the team. It integrates with GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, and Bitbucket.
Does SonarQube support more than just plain JavaScript?
Yes, SonarQube supports JavaScript alongside related languages and frameworks in the same codebase. SonarQube specifically supports TypeScript, CSS, and back-end languages, as well as frameworks such as React JSX, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Express, and Flow. It also includes support for Mocha and Chai test frameworks, database APIs, and AWS CDK-focused cloud-native rules.
What analysis capabilities does SonarQube highlight for JavaScript security and code quality?
SonarQube highlights deep static analysis techniques including path-sensitive analysis and cross-function/cross-file taint analysis. These capabilities are used within SonarQube to find difficult issues, code smells, and vulnerabilities. SonarQube contextualizes these results to help developers understand and remediate problems efficiently.
Which JavaScript versions does SonarQube support?
SonarQube supports all versions of JavaScript Editions up to ECMAScript 2024. This broad support ensures SonarQube works across a wide range of modern JavaScript development environments.
