FAQs

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General Questions

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How to trigger a CodeRabbit Review?

Once installed, CodeRabbit automatically triggers a review when a pull request is opened against the main branch of any repository. We automatically detect the name of the primary branch (whether this be master, main, dev, etc). This branch restriction can be customized in your settings. You can also manually trigger a review at any time by commenting on a pull request with one of these commands (see Commands for full list):

• @coderabbitai review - Triggers a standard review
• @coderabbitai full review - Triggers a comprehensive review

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How to run a review from my IDE?

You can trigger CodeRabbit reviews directly from your IDE using our editor plugins:

• VSCode Extension - For VSCode, Cursor or Windsurf users

These plugins allow you to request reviews without leaving your development environment. See the individual plugin documentation for installation and usage instructions.

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How to install CodeRabbit?

View step by step instructions depending on your platform:

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How accurate is CodeRabbit?

CodeRabbit demonstrates high accuracy in code reviews based on early adoption results. While 100% accuracy isn’t guaranteed due to AI’s evolving nature, our technology continuously improves through:

• Regular model updates
• Enhanced pattern recognition
• Growing language support
• Refined code analysis

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Language Support

CodeRabbit works with all programming languages, with varying proficiency based on:

• Language popularity
• Available training data
• Community usage patterns

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What’s the difference between CodeRabbit Code Reviews and CodeRabbit Reports?

CodeRabbit offers two distinct features that serve different roles in your development workflow:

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CodeRabbit Code Reviews

Role: Developer, QA, and Code Reviewer Access Level: Full code access with comprehensive analysis capabilities Key Features:

• Complete Toolchain: Runs all available analysis tools on your codebase
• Static Analysis: Can execute shell commands and perform deep static analysis against your codebase
• Direct Code Access: Has full access to code in issues and pull requests
• Interactive Chat: Provides chat features for real-time collaboration and questions
• Comprehensive Review: Analyzes code quality, security, performance, and best practices
• Actionable Feedback: Provides specific, line-by-line suggestions and improvements
• Comment Interaction: Engages with users through comments in pull requests and issues for clarifications and discussions
• Available in All Tiers: All features are available across Free, Lite, and Pro plans

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CodeRabbit Reports

Role: Project Manager and Communication Hub Access Level: Summary-only access without direct code interaction Key Features:

• Summary Generation: Creates convenient, formatted summaries of all your recent pull requests
• Customizable Prompts: Allows you to select or create your own summarization templates
• High-Level Overview: Focuses on project progress and changes without code details
• Comment Analysis: Reads and summarizes existing comments and discussions
• No Code Access: Operates only on summaries and metadata, not the actual codebase
• Communication Tool: Designed for stakeholders who need updates without technical details
• Multi-Channel Delivery: Sends reports through various communication channels:
  • Email notifications
  • Slack integration
  • Discord webhooks
  • Microsoft Teams updates
• Pro Plan Exclusive: Reports feature is available only in the Pro plan tier

In Summary:

• Code Reviews = Technical analysis with full code access for developers
• Reports = High-level summaries with no code access for project management

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Data Security

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Organization Management

Switch between organizations easily:

1. Click organization name (top-left corner)
2. Select desired organization
3. Access organization-specific settings

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Comparison with Other Tools

Code reviews remain essential, whether the code is written by a human or a bot. This is mainly because the perspective of the reviewer differs from that of the code generator, whether human or machine. This distinction is precisely why human peer reviews have been effective for so long. While AI-powered code-generation tools like GitHub Copilot hold immense potential, it’s important to recognize that these generators are still in their early stages and may not be equipped to auto-generate meaningful code for moderately complex applications.

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vs AI Code Generators

• Provides review perspective different from code generation
• Complements tools like GitHub Copilot
• Focuses on code quality and best practices

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vs Traditional Review Tools

• Context-aware feedback
• Actionable suggestions
• Direct commit capabilities
• AI-powered intent understanding

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Usage and Configuration

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When Does CodeRabbit Review PRs?

• ✅ New PRs: Automatic review when created
• ✅ New Commits: Automatic review when pushed to any PR
• ⚡ Older PRs: Use @coderabbitai review to trigger manually

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Customization Options

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How to Add or Update Your Billing Email

To add or update your billing email, navigate to the Subscription page and select Manage Subscription > Billing Address. Enter your email address in the Email field and click Update to save your changes.

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Usage and Configuration

• Language Settings: Configure review language in repository settings
• Review Rules: Customize via review instructions
• Branch Selection: Default branch reviews enabled by default (configurable)

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Access & Permissions

• Minimal repository access required
• Review permissions during installation
• Individual developer support available

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Interaction Guide

Interact with CodeRabbit by:

1. Replying directly to CodeRabbit comments
2. Tagging @coderabbitai in PR discussions
3. Adding review comments for specific lines
4. Customize via review instructions

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Usage Limits

The following limits are enforced per developer:

Feature	Free Plan	Trial Plan	OSS Plan	Pro/Lite Plan
Files per hour	200/hour	200/hour	200/hour	400/hour
Files per PR	100	100	100	200
Reviews per hour	3 back-to-back, then 2/hour (Summary only)	4 back-to-back, then 3/hour	3 back-to-back, then 2/hour	5 back-to-back, then 4/hour
Reviews per hour (IDE Extension)	1/hour	5/hour (Pro trial), 1/hour(Other)	1/hour	5/hour (Pro), 1/hour(Lite)
Chat	N/A	25 back-to-back, then 50/hour	10 back-to-back, then 25/hour	25 back-to-back, then 50/hour

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Integration Guide

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Prerequisites

• Organization admin access
• Domain allowlist (GitLab: add coderabbit.ai)
• Default branch configuration

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Quick Setup

1. Sign up at coderabbit.ai using your GitHub account
2. Add your repository through the dashboard
3. That’s it. CodeRabbit will automatically start reviewing your PRs

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Unable to View Repositories in GitLab

If you cannot view repositories in the CodeRabbit UI, please ensure that you are added as a Developer in the primary group for GitLab Cloud or in the first level group for Self-Hosted GitLab.

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Unable to Enable Repositories in GitLab

If you’re having trouble enabling the GitLab Repositories toggle, confirm that you have Maintainer access in the primary group for GitLab Cloud or in the first level group for Self-Hosted GitLab.

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Account Management

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How to troubleshoot CodeRabbit not functioning on certain repositories?

If CodeRabbit is not functioning on certain repositories, it is likely due to the repository not being accessible to CodeRabbit and you must reinstall the GitHub App or GitLab Integration. To troubleshoot this issue, please attempt to reinstall the GitHub App or GitLab Integration by following the steps below:

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How do I delete my CodeRabbit account?

:::danger Irreversible Account Deletion Deleting your CodeRabbit account is permanent and cannot be undone. This action will permanently erase:

• Organization and Repository data
• AI Bot learnings and insights
• Subscriptions and billing information
• All settings and configurations
• Reports and recurring reports
• Third-party service integrations :::