description Reviewpad Overview
Reviewpad is a developer tool for automating code-review policies in GitHub workflows. It lets teams express review rules in configuration and apply them to pull requests, helping check conditions such as file changes, labels, reviewers, and other repository events. It is intended for teams that want repeatable, machine-enforced review checks alongside continuous integration rather than relying only on manual review.
help Reviewpad FAQ
What is reviewpad.yml?
It's the YAML configuration file you place in your repository that defines Reviewpad specs — labels, rules and workflows written as declarative expressions such as $size() checks. The engine then evaluates those specs against every pull request.
Does Reviewpad work with GitLab as well as GitHub?
Reviewpad began as a GitHub-native tool, runnable via a GitHub Action, and later added GitLab support — but GitHub remains its most mature integration. Verify current platform support in the docs, since it has evolved across releases.
What kinds of pull-request rules can Reviewpad automate?
Typical workflows include auto-labeling PRs by size or touched files, requesting specific reviewers based on changed paths, warning when tests are missing, and auto-merging once conditions pass. It replaces a lot of bespoke CI scripts and branch-protection workarounds.
Is Reviewpad free for open-source projects?
Its cloud service has historically been free for public repositories, with paid tiers for private repos and team features. The commercial model has shifted over time, so confirm current pricing on the vendor's site.
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