This page lists best practices for performing code reviews with CodeRabbit.

For more information about working withCodeRabbit through chat, seeControl and manage code reviews.

For a CodeRabbit command reference, seeCode review command reference.

Recommended code-review workflow​

• Start with@coderabbitai review for checking new changes.
• Use@coderabbitai full review when major changes require a fresh perspective.
• Generate summaries after significant updates using@coderabbitai summary.

Managing large changes​

• Use@coderabbitai pause before making multiple commits.
• Resume reviews with@coderabbitai resume when ready.
• Consider@coderabbitai full review after substantial changes.

Documentation flow​

• Run@coderabbitai generate docstrings after finalizing function implementations.
• Learn more aboutdocstring generation.

Overall tips​

• Commands are case-insensitive (@coderabbitai REVIEW works the same as@coderabbitai review).
• Commands can be issued by anyone with write access to the repository.
• Multiple commands can be used in sequence as needed.
• Use@coderabbitai configuration to export your settings before making changes.

Command response time​

• Most commands (pause, resume, ignore) take effect immediately.
• Review commands typically complete within a few minutes, depending on PR size.
• Docstring generation time varies based on the number of functions.