SonarSource/sonar-dotnet
Code analyzer for C# and VB.NET projects
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MOST-STARRED C#
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| Forks gained | +0 | +5 | +12 |
sonar-dotnet gained 23 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 920. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 66 stars a year. It ranks #242 among C# repositories and #4,618 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
55
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Aug 28, 2012
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
sonar-dotnet has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
sonar-dotnet is an open-source project written in C#: Code analyzer for C# and VB.NET projects.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in c-sharp, code-quality, roslyn. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in C# for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/SonarSource/sonar-dotnet.git
cd sonar-dotnet⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C# environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
sonar-dotnet coordinates its core functionality through a modular C# pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed sonar-dotnet into C# backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install sonar-dotnet using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/SonarSource/sonar-dotnet.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for sonar-dotnet.
Import sonar-dotnet into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `sonar-dotnet --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C#, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
SonarSource/sonar-dotnet is currently ranked #4,618 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does sonar-dotnet do? +
Code analyzer for C# and VB.NET projects
What language is sonar-dotnet written in? +
The primary language is C#. Topics include: c-sharp, code-quality, roslyn, sonarqube, static-analysis.
Is sonar-dotnet actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 2, 2026 with 252 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does sonar-dotnet have? +
sonar-dotnet has 920 stars and 244 forks on GitHub.
How does sonar-dotnet rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 920 stars, SonarSource/sonar-dotnet is ranked #4,618 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #242 among C# projects.
What license is sonar-dotnet distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
