Not able to install sonarlint plugin in Platform: Eclipse Mars.1 (4.5.1)

Question

Trying to install sonar lint plugin in STS tool, it is not installing and says Sonar lint not compatible with this version of eclipse.

Find the versions details.

Spring Tool Suite
Version: 3.7.2.RELEASE
Build Id: 201511261048
Platform: Eclipse Mars.1 (4.5.1)

Answer 1

you can also install zip file of SonarLint as follow:

1.go to the site https://bintray.com/sonarsource/SonarLint-for-Eclipse/releases/2.6.0.

2.download the setup jar file and go to help menu of eclipse

3.click on "install new software"

4.click on add.

5.click on "archive".

6."open" the jar file from the location you have downloaded the jar.

7. install the software.

Answer 2

Hi you can download sonar lint from the follwing URL http://www.sonarlint.org/eclipse/ then follow the steps given below

1. Make sure the download location, Don't unpack the archive file(for windows)

2. Go to install new software option in eclipse Help >>

3. Click Add button in right of work with text field, following screen will appear

4. Fill name location as "Sonar" etc

5. Now select the downloaded archive file by clicking Archive button
6. Follow the installation instructions from the Installation window