Inkog vs SonarQube
SonarQube checks syntax. Inkog checks agent logic.
SonarQube is a code quality and security platform that detects bugs, code smells, and traditional security vulnerabilities through static analysis. Inkog specifically analyzes AI agent behavioral patterns — understanding framework semantics, tracing LLM data flow, and mapping to AI-specific compliance standards.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Inkog | SonarQube |
|---|---|---|
| Code quality metrics | ||
| Code smell detection | ||
| Test coverage tracking | ||
| AI agent loop detection | ||
| Prompt injection analysis | ||
| Token consumption patterns | ||
| MCP server auditing | ||
| EU AI Act compliance | ||
| Traditional OWASP Top 10 | ||
| OWASP LLM Top 10 | ||
| Agent framework adapters | ||
| Multi-language support | Python, TS, configs | 30+ languages |
When to Use Each Tool
Use SonarQube when...
Use SonarQube for code quality gates — maintaining code standards, reducing technical debt, and catching traditional security issues across your entire codebase.
Use Inkog when...
Use Inkog specifically for AI agent security. When your application includes LLM calls, agent frameworks, or MCP servers, Inkog catches the behavioral vulnerabilities that code quality tools are not designed to find.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SonarQube detect infinite loops in AI agents?
SonarQube can detect some simple infinite loops in code, but not the complex multi-step loops that AI agents create through tool calling, delegation, and LLM-driven control flow. These require understanding agent framework semantics.
Is Inkog a replacement for SonarQube?
No. Inkog focuses exclusively on AI agent security. SonarQube covers code quality and traditional security across your entire codebase. Use both if you have AI agents in your application.