Hello GitLab users,
Today, we’re taking a major step toward removing the “onboarding tax” for GitLab teams with the availability of 1-click bulk import for existing projects!
While GitHub users recently gained auto-import and bulk-import for new repos, we are hard at work bringing that same “set it and forget it” experience to the GitLab ecosystem. This new Bulk Import feature is the first milestone, allowing you to bridge the gap and get your entire existing catalog into SonarQube Cloud instantly.
Key benefits for GitLab admins:
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Import your entire catalog in 1-click: Instead of manual, one-by-one setup, you can now bulk-import all existing projects within a GitLab group (including subgroups) in a single sweep.
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Total visibility: Once triggered, SonarQube Cloud provisions the bound projects, ensuring your existing codebases are just as visible and compliant as your new ones.
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Review & import insights: If certain projects aren’t ready for import (ex. due to permission issues or empty repos), our new consolidated review page informs you exactly what’s missing and lets you trigger imports selectively.
Coming ahead: This is just the beginning. Our goal is a future where both new and existing GitLab projects are automagically imported and analyzed without you ever lifting a finger. By using Bulk Import today, you’re setting the stage for a fully automated DevSecOps workflow.