| name | coderabbit-prod-checklist |
| description | Execute CodeRabbit production readiness checklist for org-wide deployment.
Use when preparing to enforce CodeRabbit reviews, going live with required checks,
or auditing CodeRabbit configuration before making it a merge gate.
Trigger with phrases like "coderabbit production", "coderabbit go-live",
"coderabbit launch checklist", "coderabbit readiness", "coderabbit pre-launch".
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| allowed-tools | Read, Bash(gh:*), Bash(git:*), Grep |
| version | 1.11.0 |
| license | MIT |
| author | Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io> |
| tags | ["saas","coderabbit","deployment","production","checklist"] |
| compatibility | Designed for Claude Code, also compatible with Codex and OpenClaw |
CodeRabbit Production Checklist
Overview
Complete checklist for deploying CodeRabbit as a production merge gate. Covers the transition from "optional AI review" to "required status check that blocks merges." Ensures configuration is tuned, team is onboarded, and fallback procedures are documented.
Prerequisites
- CodeRabbit installed and running in non-blocking mode for 1-2 weeks
- Team has seen CodeRabbit reviews and provided feedback
.coderabbit.yaml tuned based on pilot feedback- GitHub organization admin access
Instructions
Step 1: Pre-Launch Configuration Audit
# Run through each item before going live:
## App Installation
- [ ] CodeRabbit GitHub App installed on all target repos
- [ ] Repository access scoped correctly (all repos vs select)
- [ ] Seat assignment policy set (active committers vs manual)
- [ ] Bot accounts excluded from seats (dependabot, renovate)
## Configuration
- [ ] `.coderabbit.yaml` committed to main branch
- [ ] YAML syntax validated (no parse errors)
- [ ] `auto_review.enabled: true`
- [ ] `auto_review.drafts: false` (skip draft PRs)
- [ ] `base_branches` includes all target branches (main, develop)
- [ ] `path_filters` excludes generated/lock/vendor files
- [ ] `path_instructions` configured for key directories
- [ ] `chat.auto_reply: true`
## Review Behavior
- [ ] Profile set to "assertive" (or team's preferred level)
- [ ] `request_changes_workflow` decision documented:
- `true`: CodeRabbit blocks merge when issues found
- `false`: CodeRabbit only comments (non-blocking)
[ ] Org-level defaults in if multi-repo
