Migration Guide: From SonarQube to Codluma in 5 Steps

SonarQube is a mature static analysis platform. But if you're looking for real-time PR review without the infrastructure overhead, Codluma offers a faster path to code quality.

This guide covers: what changes, what stays the same, how to migrate quality rules, and how to run both tools together during transition.

Why Teams Switch from SonarQube to Codluma

1. Operational Burden: SonarQube requires database, self-hosting, maintenance. Codluma is SaaS-only.

2. PR Feedback Speed: SonarQube reports findings after push. Codluma reports in 30-60 seconds on PR open.

3. Simpler Setup: SonarQube takes 15-20 minutes. Codluma takes 2-3 minutes.

4. Cost Model: SonarQube charges per developer. Codluma charges per developer but includes unlimited repos.

Step 1: Export Your SonarQube Quality Rules

From SonarQube admin panel: Settings → Quality Rules → Export

You'll get an XML file of all custom rules, exclusions, and quality gates.

Codluma uses a simpler rule engine, so not all rules map 1:1. But core quality checks (security, maintainability, code duplication) are supported.

Step 2: Install Codluma GitHub/GitLab App

Go to Codluma.ai → Settings → Install App

Select repos to monitor (can be all or a subset for testing)

Grant minimum required permissions (read code, post reviews)

Takes 2-3 minutes.

Step 3: Configure Quality Gate & Strictness

Codluma has 5 strictness levels: Lenient, Low, Medium, High, Pedantic

Start with "Medium" to match SonarQube's default strictness

Per-repo configuration: different repos can have different strictness

Custom rules: define rules for your codebase (risky files, patterns, etc.)

Step 4: Run Both in Parallel (Testing Phase)

Keep SonarQube running for 1-2 weeks while you test Codluma

Compare findings: SonarQube batch analysis vs Codluma real-time PR review

Adjust Codluma strictness based on what you see

Train your team: explain why Codluma reports are different from SonarQube

Step 5: Switch Off SonarQube (or Keep as Secondary Check)

Once confident, remove SonarQube webhook from GitHub/GitLab

Optionally: keep SonarQube running nightly as a secondary deep-scan

Codluma becomes your primary PR review tool

Delete SonarQube infrastructure (no longer needed)

Key Differences & What to Expect

SonarQube is batch-analysis (weekly scans). Codluma is real-time (every PR).

SonarQube focuses on metrics (LOC, duplication, test coverage). Codluma focuses on findings (bugs, security, quality).

SonarQube has an expensive enterprise edition. Codluma has transparent, flat per-developer pricing.

Expected team feedback: "PRs get feedback way faster now."