How to Install SonarQube with Docker

SonarQube is the most widely deployed static analysis platform in the world , and Docker is the fastest way to get it running. Whether you need a local instance for personal projects or a production deployment for your engineering team, running SonarQube in Docker containers eliminates the complexity of manual Java installations, database configuration, and dependency management. This guide covers everything from a single docker run command for quick evaluation to a full Docker Compose setup with PostgreSQL, persistent volumes, scanner configuration, and production hardening. By the end, you will have a working SonarQube instance analyzing your code and catching bugs, vulnerabilities, and code smells before they reach production. If you are looking for a broader setup guide that also covers CI/CD integration and PR decoration, see our complete SonarQube setup guide . Prerequisites Before you begin, make sure the following tools are installed on your machine: Docker Engine version 20.10