FAQs

General Questions

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

Language Support

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

• Language popularity
• Available training data
• Community usage patterns

Data Security

Code Storage

• No persistent code storage
• Temporary cloning during review only
• Complete data isolation
• Immediate disposal post-review

Training Data

• Uses only public datasets
• No proprietary code usage
• Private repositories excluded

Organization Management

Switch between organizations easily:

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

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.

vs AI Code Generators

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

vs Traditional Review Tools

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

Usage and Configuration

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

Customization Options

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.

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)

Access & Permissions

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

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

Collaboration Mode

When team members are active in PRs, use @coderabbitai to engage the bot.

Usage Limits

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In-trial and open-source plans have lower rate limits than the paid plan. In all cases, we re-allow further reviews/conversations after a brief timeout.

The following limits 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	4 back-to-back, then 3/hour (Summary only)	4 back-to-back, then 3/hour	3 back-to-back, then 2/hour	5 back-to-back, then 4/hour
Chat	N/A	25 back-to-back, then 50/hour	10 back-to-back, then 25/hour	25 back-to-back, then 50/hour

Integration Guide

Prerequisites

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

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

Need Help?

Visit our Support page for additional assistance or reach out to our team on Discord.

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.

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.

Account Management

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:

General Instructions

1. Confirm that the author of a pull request has an active seat in CodeRabbit. If not please provide a seat to the user under Subscription page to enable CodeRabbit for the user. Then have the user close/reopen a new pull request for the change to see coderabbit active on the new user.
2. Please insure if not selecting all repositories, that you have added all repositories that you would like to enable to the selected list in the app configuration.
3. If the repository is not in the list, you do not have to uninstall and reinstall the CodeRabbit App. Please add it to the list.

GitHub

1. Go to Repository settings
2. Click GitHub Apps in the left sidebar under Integrations
3. Select Configure
4. Click Uninstall at the bottom of the app configuration page.
5. Go into the Coderabbit App and install it again with the Add Repository button.

GitLab

1. Remove OAuth App from User Settings > Applications
2. Remove Webhook from Group > Project Settings > Webhooks
3. Go into the Coderabbit App and install it again.

How do I delete my CodeRabbit account?

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

Account Deletion Steps

1. Sign into your CodeRabbit account
2. Navigate to the Subscription page
3. Click the orange Delete Account button
4. Review the deletion confirmation modal
5. Type "delete" to confirm
6. Complete platform-specific cleanup steps below

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The Delete Account button is only visible to admin users.

A confirmation modal will appear explaining the consequences of account deletion. You can expand each section for detailed information:

GitHub Cleanup

After account deletion, you must:

Remove OAuth App:

1. Go to Organization settings
2. Click OAuth Application Policy
3. Find coderabbitai and click the pencil icon
4. Click Revoke

Uninstall GitHub App:

1. Go to Organization settings
2. Click GitHub Apps
3. Select Configure
4. Click Uninstall

GitLab Cleanup

Complete these steps:

1. Remove OAuth App from User Settings > Applications
2. Remove Webhook from Group > Project Settings > Webhooks
3. Remove Bot User from Group > Manage > Members

Azure DevOps Cleanup

1. Go to Project Settings > Service Hooks
2. Delete CodeRabbit webhooks
3. Remove CodeRabbit user or delete associated Personal Access Token

Bitbucket Cleanup

1. Go to Project Settings > Webhooks
2. Delete CodeRabbit webhooks
3. Remove CodeRabbit user or delete associated App Passwords

Post-Deletion Steps

The platform-specific cleanup steps are necessary to completely remove CodeRabbit access. Without completing these steps:

• CodeRabbit may retain some platform permissions
• Signing back in will recreate minimal account data