ai-codereviewer  by villesau

GitHub Action for AI-powered code review

Created 2 years ago
950 stars

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Project Summary

This GitHub Action automates code reviews for pull requests using OpenAI's GPT-4 API. It targets developers and teams seeking to enhance code quality and streamline the review process by providing intelligent, AI-generated feedback directly within GitHub workflows.

How It Works

The action checks out the repository, retrieves the pull request diff, and filters out files matching specified exclude patterns. It then sends code chunks to the OpenAI API for analysis. The AI's feedback is parsed and posted as comments on the pull request, offering suggestions for improvement.

Quick Start & Requirements

  • Install: Add the action to your .github/workflows/main.yml file.
  • Prerequisites:
    • OpenAI API key (stored as OPENAI_API_KEY GitHub Secret).
    • GITHUB_TOKEN (provided by GitHub Actions).
  • Configuration: Customize OPENAI_API_MODEL and exclude patterns as needed.
  • Docs: GitHub Actions Security

Highlighted Details

  • Leverages OpenAI's GPT-4 API for intelligent code analysis.
  • Integrates seamlessly into GitHub pull request workflows.
  • Supports customizable file exclusion patterns.
  • Aims to improve code quality and reduce manual review time.

Maintenance & Community

Contributions are welcome via issues and pull requests. The README suggests that maintainers handle the build process (yarn build & yarn package).

Licensing & Compatibility

  • License: MIT License.
  • Compatibility: Permissive license suitable for commercial use and integration with closed-source projects.

Limitations & Caveats

The action relies on the availability and performance of the OpenAI GPT-4 API. The README implies that users should not directly build or package the action themselves, suggesting a potential reliance on maintainer-provided releases.

Health Check
Last Commit

1 year ago

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Inactive

Pull Requests (30d)
5
Issues (30d)
0
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23 stars in the last 30 days

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