This page provides a conceptual introduction to CodeRabbit. For hands-on setup, see Quickstart. AI coding tools like Cursor and Claude Code let you write code 10x faster. But code reviews still happen manually. Senior engineers spend days reviewing AI-generated PRs. The queue backs up. Teams get stuck. CodeRabbit solves this AI coding bottleneck with context-aware reviews that actually understand your codebase - not just the code you changed, but how it connects to your architecture, follows your patterns, and affects downstream dependencies.

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Core capabilities

CodeRabbit delivers human-like reviews through three core capabilities:

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Easier to review pull requests

Skip the diff diving. Get context fast.

Summary

AI-generated summary of what changed and why it matters to your system architecture.

Walkthrough

File-by-file breakdown showing exactly what each change does.

Diagram

Visual flow diagram showing how changes affect your system architecture.

Chat to learn

Ask CodeRabbit questions about the changes in natural language.

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Context-aware code analysis

Reviews code like a senior dev who knows your entire codebase.

CodeRabbit learns from every interaction

Tell CodeRabbit you prefer 2-space indentation over 4-space, or want more focus on security. It remembers and applies these preferences across all future reviews in your repository.Example: When CodeRabbit suggests 4-space indentation but your team uses 2-space, reply in the PR comment. CodeRabbit acknowledges the feedback and adjusts all subsequent reviews accordingly.See how learning works →

Code guidelines

Automatically detects and applies your team’s coding standards and patterns.

Code graph

Maps dependencies and downstream effects of your changes across the codebase.

Sandbox

Creates ephemeral environments for code exploration.

40+ linters

Runs industry-standard analyzers and synthesizes results into actionable feedback.

Web search

Fetches up-to-date information about libraries and frameworks in your code.

AI code reviews

Catches race conditions, security holes, and architectural drift that pattern matching misses.

Code suggestions

Provides committable fixes you can apply with one click.

Linked issues

Verifies that PR changes actually address the linked issues.
Free for public repositories: Get full Pro tier features at no cost for open source projects. Rate limits may apply.

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Automatic finishing touches

Handle the polish that makes code professional.

Unit tests

Generate comprehensive tests covering edge cases with one click.

Docstrings

Write clear documentation for functions and complex logic automatically.

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Embedded in your pull requests

CodeRabbit reviews happen where you already work - as comments on your PRs. Each review considers the full context of your codebase, not just the changed files. Every review runs your changes through 40+ industry-standard tools - linters, security analyzers, performance checkers. CodeRabbit synthesizes all this into human-readable feedback that highlights what actually matters. Chat with CodeRabbit directly in PR comments. Ask questions, provide context, or give feedback on its review style. CodeRabbit learns from every interaction and applies your preferences to future reviews.

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Supports major Git platforms

Integration takes minutes across popular platforms:

GitHub

GitHub, GitHub Enterprise Cloud, GitHub Enterprise Server

GitLab

GitLab, GitLab Self-Managed

Azure DevOps

Azure DevOps

Bitbucket

Bitbucket Cloud, Bitbucket Server
For complete platform details, see Supported Git Platforms.

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Integrate with issue trackers

CodeRabbit connects with issue management platforms to create tickets during reviews or discuss code directly in issue comments: Learn more about Issue Creation and Issue Chat.

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IDE extensions

The free CodeRabbit VSCode extension brings core review features to VSCode, Cursor, Windsurf, and compatible editors. Review and polish changes locally before creating PRs.
Local reviews: Catch issues before they reach your team’s review queue. The extension uses the same context-aware analysis as our PR reviews.
See Review local changes for setup details.

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Data privacy and security

CodeRabbit protects your code through ephemeral processing:
  • All LLM queries exist in-memory only, with zero retention after completion
  • We don’t use your code or reviews to train language models
  • No customer data is shared with third parties
  • All data remains confidential and isolated by organization
  • SOC 2 and GDPR compliant data practices
Learn more at CodeRabbit Trust Center.

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Flexible pricing

Public repositories

Free Pro tier features for open source projects. Help improve code quality across the developer community.

Private repositories

Multiple tiers available from Free (unlimited summaries) to Enterprise (advanced features + SLA support).
See complete details at Pricing.
CodeRabbit Enterprise offers self-hosted deployment for teams with 500+ users. Contact CodeRabbit Sales for enterprise options.

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What’s next

Quickstart

Experience your first CodeRabbit review in under 5 minutes.

Why CodeRabbit?

Deep dive into our approach and competitive advantages.

IDE Extension

Install the extension to review local changes before pushing.