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Use the same terms, like “service account,” and fix grammar issues like “a the personal access” to “the personal access.” Add screenshots or code snippets for steps like token setup. Simplify instructions to be more direct, and include clear steps for reinstalling CodeRabbit if needed. Maybe a troubleshooting section?
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52-56: Improve the recommendations section flowThe recommendations section has repetitive sentence beginnings that could be restructured for better readability.
Consider this restructuring:
-**Create a dedicated user for CodeRabbit** - This ensures the user is exclusively for CodeRabbit, allowing better access control. -**Use "CodeRabbit" as the username** - This makes the user easily recognizable for future reference. -**Use a dedicated email address** - This helps in easy identification and management. -**Use the CodeRabbit logo as the profile picture** - This further ensures easy recognition. You can download our logo from [here](/img/integrations/logo.svg "download"). -**Developer Access** Ensure the service account user has developer access to the group or projects that you wish to install CodeRabbit on. +For optimal setup: +- Set up a **dedicated CodeRabbit user** for exclusive access control +- Name the account "CodeRabbit" for easy recognition +- Assign a dedicated email address for streamlined management +- Apply the CodeRabbit logo ([download here](/img/integrations/logo.svg)) as the profile picture +- Grant **Developer Access** to the service account for all target groups/projects🧰 Tools
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134-134: Add security note for webhook endpointConsider adding a note about the security implications of the webhook endpoint.
-The webhook `https://coderabbit.ai/gitlabHandler` will now be installed for the projects selected. +The webhook `https://coderabbit.ai/gitlabHandler` will now be installed for the projects selected. This endpoint is secured and only processes authenticated webhook events from GitLab.
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144-153: Enhance troubleshooting section structureThe troubleshooting section could be more helpful with specific error scenarios and structured solutions.
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### Troubleshooting Common issues and their solutions: 1. **Webhook Access Issues** - **Symptom**: CodeRabbit cannot access the repository - **Solution**: 1. Delete the existing webhook 2. Refresh the repository page in CodeRabbit 3. Reinstall the webhook 2. **Missing Reviews** - **Symptom**: CodeRabbit not reviewing pull requests - **Solution**: 1. Verify webhook installation 2. Check GitLab user permissions 3. Ensure PAT has not expired 3. **Installation Failures** - **Symptom**: Cannot install webhook - **Solution**: 1. Verify GitLab user has required permissions 2. Check PAT validity and expiration 3. Ensure selected scopes include: `api`, `read_api`, `read_user`🧰 Tools
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14-14: Add a quick reference sectionConsider adding a "Quick Reference" section after the introduction for experienced users who need quick access to key information.
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## Quick Reference - Webhook URL: `https://coderabbit.ai/gitlabHandler` - Required Token Scopes: `api`, `read_api`, `read_user` - Installation URL: https://app.coderabbit.ai/settings/repositories - Minimum Required Access: Developer - Token Types Supported: - Personal Access Token (All tiers) - Group Access Token (Premium/Ultimate only)
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8-14: Well-structured introduction!The introduction effectively communicates CodeRabbit's key features and integration benefits with GitLab.
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20-21: Fix indentation formattingReplace hard tabs with spaces for consistent formatting.
- 1. Personal Access Token (PAT): You can create a new GitLab account specifically for CodeRabbit, name it "CodeRabbit" and treat it as a service account. Then generate a PAT from it where PAT will enable seamless integration between CodeRabbit and your GitLab repositories. - 2. Group Access Token: If your organization uses GitLab Premium or Ultimate, you can generate a Group Access Token. This option automatically creates a bot user associated with the group for managing access and posting reviews. +1. Personal Access Token (PAT): You can create a new GitLab account specifically for CodeRabbit, name it "CodeRabbit" and treat it as a service account. Then generate a PAT from it where PAT will enable seamless integration between CodeRabbit and your GitLab repositories. +2. Group Access Token: If your organization uses GitLab Premium or Ultimate, you can generate a Group Access Token. This option automatically creates a bot user associated with the group for managing access and posting reviews.
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- alt="GitLab organization user modal -choice" + alt="GitLab organization user modal choice"
51-56: Improve recommendation formattingConsider using a more varied sentence structure to improve readability. Also, ensure consistent punctuation.
-#### Recommendations - -- **Create a dedicated user for CodeRabbit** - This ensures the user is exclusively for CodeRabbit, allowing better access control. -- **Use "CodeRabbit" as the username** - This makes the user easily recognizable for future reference. -- **Use a dedicated email address** - This helps in easy identification and management. -- **Use the CodeRabbit logo as the profile picture** - This further ensures easy recognition. You can download our logo from [here](/img/integrations/logo.svg "download"). -- **Developer Access** Ensure the service account user has developer access to the group or projects that you wish to install CodeRabbit on. +#### Recommendations + +- **Dedicated User Account**: Create a user exclusively for CodeRabbit to ensure better access control. +- **Standardized Username**: Set the username as "CodeRabbit" for easy recognition. +- **Separate Email**: Maintain a dedicated email address for simplified management. +- **Brand Identity**: Apply the CodeRabbit logo as the profile picture for visual recognition. Download it from [here](/img/integrations/logo.svg "download"). +- **Required Permissions**: Grant developer access to the service account for target groups or projects.🧰 Tools
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103-108: Improve step formatting consistencyAdd periods after each step number for consistent formatting with the Personal Access Token section.
-1. Navigate to the group you wish to install CodeRabbit on. -2. Select **Settings** from the left sidebar. -3. Select **Access Tokens** within the Settings heading. -4. Create a Group Access Token. -5. Ensure the following scopes are selected: `api`. -6. Ensure Developer Access is provided. +1. Navigate to the group you wish to install CodeRabbit on +2. Select **Settings** from the left sidebar +3. Select **Access Tokens** within the Settings heading +4. Create a Group Access Token +5. Ensure the following scopes are selected: `api` +6. Ensure Developer Access is provided
122-124: Enhance installation step clarityAdd more specific details about UI elements to help users locate them easily.
-1. Go to the [Repositories page](https://app.coderabbit.ai/settings/repositories) in the CodeRabbit app. -2. Select the checkbox next to the repositories where you want to install CodeRabbit. To install it on all repositories at once, select the checkbox at the top. -3. Select **Install Repositories**. +1. Go to the [Repositories page](https://app.coderabbit.ai/settings/repositories) in the CodeRabbit app +2. In the repository list, select the checkbox next to each repository where you want to install CodeRabbit. For bulk installation, use the master checkbox in the header row +3. Click the blue **Install Repositories** button at the bottom of the page
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8-14: Well-structured introduction!The introduction effectively outlines the key features and benefits of CodeRabbit's GitLab integration.
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