Review Comment Trigger
The Review Comment Trigger allows you to request fixes on GitAuto-created PRs by leaving inline review comments or general PR comments, just like you would with human team members. GitAuto will analyze your feedback and create fix commits automatically.
Why use the review comment trigger?
Natural Workflow:Use the same GitHub review process you're already familiar with - no need to learn new tools or interfaces.
Flexible Feedback: Leave inline review comments on specific lines or files, or post a general PR comment. GitAuto understands both types of feedback.
Iterative Improvement: Continue the conversation with multiple rounds of feedback until the tests meet your exact requirements.
Perfect for:Fine-tuning generated tests, requesting specific test scenarios, and ensuring tests match your team's coding standards.
How to use the review comment trigger
Enable the Trigger
Go to your Trigger Settings and ensure "On review comment" is enabled. This trigger is enabled by default.
Open a GitAuto-created PR
Navigate to any pull request created by GitAuto in your repository. This trigger only works on PRs created by GitAuto, not on human-created PRs.
Leave Feedback
There are two ways to leave feedback on a GitAuto PR:
Option A: Inline Review Comments
Click "Start a review" and select "Request changes". Leave comments on specific lines or files for targeted feedback.
Important:Make sure to select "Request changes" when submitting your review. Comments without this selection won't trigger GitAuto. No need to tag or mention GitAuto.
Option B: General PR Comment
Post a regular comment in the PR conversation tab for general feedback that isn't tied to a specific line. This is useful for high-level requests like "you didn't complete the task" or "please also handle the error case".
Tip:General PR comments don't require the "Request changes" review flow - just type your comment and submit. No need to tag or mention GitAuto. GitAuto will respond with a linked reply.
GitAuto Creates Fix Commits
GitAuto will analyze your feedback and automatically create commits addressing your concerns. You can continue this process with additional review rounds if needed.
When your feedback represents a reusable pattern (e.g., "always use our shared test helpers"), GitAuto also records it in a GITAUTO.md file in your repo so it won't repeat the same mistake on future PRs.
Retarget to a Different Branch
You can also ask GitAuto to change a PR's target branch via a review comment (e.g. "please target release/20260501 instead"). GitAuto will safely retarget the PR and rewrite the diff. See Sibling Branch Retarget for details.
See It in Action
Want to see a real-world example? Check out our case study on requesting changes where we walk through reviewing a test coverage PR and requesting additional edge case tests.
Usage Cost
No Cost - Review comments are free. This trigger adds fixes to existing GitAuto PRs without creating new ones.
Ready to collaborate with GitAuto? Find a GitAuto PR in your repository and start leaving review comments to fine-tune your tests.
Teaching GitAuto Your Style?
The review comment trigger is like having a conversation with a really eager junior developer. The more specific your feedback, the better GitAuto gets at matching your team's coding style and preferences.
Contact us for tips on effective GitAuto mentoring!