Guide for GitHub (Self-Managed)

Speed up code reviews by configuring the AI Code Review Agent with your self-managed GitHub Enterprise server. In this guide, you'll learn how to set up the Agent to receive automated code reviews that trigger whenever you create a pull request, as well as how to manually initiate reviews using available commands.

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Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure you've completed all necessary prerequisites.

1. Create a GitHub Personal Access Token (classic):

For GitHub pull request code reviews, ensure you have a CLASSIC personal access token with repo scope. We do not support fine-grained tokens currently.

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2. Authorizing a GitHub Personal Access Token for use with SAML single sign-on:

If your GitHub organization enforces SAML Single Sign-On (SSO), you must authorize your Personal Access Token (classic) through your Identity Provider (IdP); otherwise, Bito's AI Code Review Agent won't function properly.

For detailed instructions, please refer to the GitHub documentation.

Installation and configuration steps

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to install the AI Code Review Agent using Bito Cloud:

Step 1: Log in to Bito

Log in to Bito Cloud and select a workspace to get started.

Step 2: Open the Code Review Agents setup

Click Repositories under the CODE REVIEW section in the sidebar.

Step 3: Select your Git provider

Bito supports integration with the following Git providers:

• GitHub

• GitHub (Self-Managed)

• GitLab

• GitLab (Self-Managed)

• Bitbucket

Since we are setting up the Agent for self-managed GitHub Enterprise server, select GitHub (Self-Managed) to proceed.

Step 4: Register & install the Bito App for GitHub

To enable pull request reviews, you need to register and install the Bito’s AI Code Review Agent app on your self-managed GitHub Enterprise server.

You need to enter the details for the below mentioned input fields:

• Hosted GitHub URL: This is the domain portion of the URL where you GitHub Enterprise Server is hosted (e.g., https://yourcompany.github.com). Please check with your GitHub administrator for the correct URL.

• Personal Access Token: Generate a Personal Access Token (classic) with “repo” scope in your GitHub (Self-Managed) account and enter it into the Personal Access Token input field. We do not support fine-grained tokens currently. For guidance, refer to the instructions in the Prerequisites section.

Click Validate to ensure the login credentials are working correctly. If the credentials are successfully validated, click the Install Bito App for GitHub button. This will redirect you to your GitHub (Self-Managed) server.

Now select where you want to install the app:

• Choose All repositories to enable Bito for every repository in your account.

• Or, select Only select repositories and pick specific repositories using the dropdown menu.

Click Install & Authorize to proceed. Once completed, you will be redirected to Bito.

Step 5: Enable AI Code Review Agent on repositories

After connecting Bito to your self-managed GitHub Enterprise server, you need to enable the AI Code Review Agent for your repositories.

Click the Go to repository list button to view all repositories Bito can access in your self-managed GitHub Enterprise server.

Use the toggles in the Code Review Status column to enable or disable the Agent for each repository.

Step 6: Automated and manual pull request reviews

Once a repository is enabled, you can invoke the AI Code Review Agent in the following ways:

1. Automated code review: By default, the Agent automatically reviews all new pull requests and provides detailed feedback.

2. Manually trigger code review: To initiate a manual review, simply type /review in the comment box on the pull request and submit it. This action will start the code review process.

The AI-generated code review feedback will be posted as comments directly within your pull request, making it seamless to view and address suggestions right where they matter most.

Step 7: Specialized commands for code reviews

Bito also offers specialized commands that are designed to provide detailed insights into specific areas of your source code, including security, performance, scalability, code structure, and optimization.

• /review security: Analyzes code to identify security vulnerabilities and ensure secure coding practices.

• /review performance: Evaluates code for performance issues, identifying slow or resource-heavy areas.

• /review scalability: Assesses the code's ability to handle increased usage and scale effectively.

• /review codeorg: Scans for readability and maintainability, promoting clear and efficient code organization.

• /review codeoptimize: Identifies optimization opportunities to enhance code efficiency and reduce resource usage.

By default, the /review command generates inline comments, meaning that code suggestions are inserted directly beneath the code diffs in each file. This approach provides a clearer view of the exact lines requiring improvement. However, if you prefer a code review in a single post rather than separate inline comments under the diffs, you can include the optional parameter: /review #inline_comment=False

For more details, refer to Available Commands.

Step 8: Chat with AI Code Review Agent

Ask questions directly to the AI Code Review Agent regarding its code review feedback. You can inquire about highlighted issues, request alternative solutions, or seek clarifications on suggested fixes.

To start the conversation, type your question in the comment box within the inline suggestions on your pull request, and then submit it. Typically, Bito AI responses are delivered in about 10 seconds. On GitHub and Bitbucket, you need to manually refresh the page to see the responses, while GitLab updates automatically.

Bito supports over 20 languages—including English, Hindi, Chinese, and Spanish—so you can interact with the AI in the language you’re most comfortable with.

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