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API Reference and Custom Integrations

Last updated June 7, 2024

CodeRabbit offers a robust API that allows you to create custom integrations tailored to your specific workflow needs. This guide provides an overview of the API capabilities and a step-by-step approach to setting up custom integrations with CodeRabbit.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Understanding the API

What Is the API?: CodeRabbit’s API enables developers to interact programmatically with the platform, allowing for automation and integration with other tools and services.
Capabilities: The API provides endpoints for managing repositories, triggering reviews, fetching review results, and more.

2. Accessing the API Documentation

API Docs URL: Visit the CodeRabbit API documentation for detailed information on available endpoints, request/response formats, and usage examples.
API Key: Obtain your API key from the CodeRabbit dashboard under the API settings section. This key is required to authenticate your API requests.

3. Authenticating API Requests

API Key Usage: Include your API key in the header of your HTTP requests to authenticate. Example:

  {
    "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
  }

Security Best Practices: Ensure your API key is kept secure and never exposed in public repositories or logs.

4. Example API Requests

a. Fetching Repository Information

Endpoint: GET /repositories
Description: Retrieves a list of repositories connected to your CodeRabbit account.
Example Request:

  curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" https://api.coderabbit.ai/repositories

Example Response:

  {
    "repositories": [
      {
        "id": "repo123",
        "name": "example-repo",
        "url": "https://github.com/username/example-repo"
      }
    ]
  }

b. Triggering a Code Review

Endpoint: POST /reviews
Description: Triggers a code review for a specified pull request.
Example Request:

  curl -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"repository_id": "repo123", "pull_request_id": "pr456"}' \
  https://api.coderabbit.ai/reviews

Example Response:

  {
    "review_id": "review789",
    "status": "pending"
  }

5. Creating Custom Integrations

a. Setting Up Webhooks

Webhook Endpoint: Configure a webhook URL in your CodeRabbit settings to receive real-time updates on review events.
Webhook Payload: Define the payload structure to handle review results, status updates, and other events.

b. Automating Workflows

CI/CD Pipeline: Integrate CodeRabbit into your CI/CD pipeline to trigger reviews automatically as part of your build process.
Custom Scripts: Use the API to create custom scripts that automate tasks such as notifying team members of review results, updating issue trackers, or generating reports.

6. Monitoring and Logging

API Rate Limits: Be aware of the API rate limits to avoid throttling. Refer to the documentation for specific rate limits for each endpoint.
Logging Requests: Implement logging for your API requests and responses to monitor usage and debug issues effectively.

7. Testing and Debugging

Sandbox Environment: Use a sandbox environment, if available, to test your API integrations without affecting your production data.
Error Handling: Implement robust error handling to manage API errors gracefully and ensure your integrations can recover from issues.

Conclusion

Leveraging CodeRabbit’s API allows you to create powerful custom integrations that enhance your development workflow. By following these steps and referring to the detailed API documentation, you can automate processes, integrate with other tools, and streamline your code review experience. For more detailed guidance, refer to our API documentation or contact support for assistance. --- This guide provides an overview of using CodeRabbit’s API for custom integrations, ensuring users can effectively automate and enhance their workflows with tailored solutions.

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