/setup

description: Connect CodeRabbit MCP for remote tools and set up the standalone CLI for local reviews. The connector and CLI use separate sign-ins.

Set up CodeRabbit

This plugin combines a remote MCP connection with standalone CLI local reviews. It has no automatic review hook and does not prepare a pinned MCP runtime. Setup alone does not authorize a review or source upload.

Connect remote tools

Use Claude's native Connect or Reconnect flow for this plugin's CodeRabbit server at `https://mcp.coderabbit.ai/`. In Claude Code, inspect it through `/mcp`. Let the user complete browser consent and select the intended organization. Verify the account and organization through `connection_status` or `get_me`. Do not inspect stored credentials or request pasted authorization codes. Preserve other connections; if a duplicate prevents discovery, explain the conflict before changing it. Available remote tools depend on granted scopes, plan and permissions. Do not claim access from the browser success page alone.

Prepare local reviews

Local review requires an initialized Git working tree, an official CodeRabbit CLI, its own sign-in, and permission to execute it and reach CodeRabbit. MCP sign-in does not sign in the CLI. Remote-only users can skip this section.

Read `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/code-review/references/auth-recovery.md` for trusted CLI discovery and authentication checks. For a missing CLI, use the [official installation instructions](https://docs.coderabbit.ai/cli). Follow the native browser login procedure when needed; never copy MCP credentials into the CLI. Preserve the user's requested organization and review scope.

Do not call `start_code_review`, pass an MCP review handoff to a shell command, or install a hook. This package starts local reviews only through the ordinary CLI workflow. If local execution is unavailable, report local review as unavailable; remote MCP tools can still be connected.

If a review was already requested, follow `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/code-review/SKILL.md` with the original scope. Otherwise report remote connection and local CLI readiness separately, then suggest “Review my changes.” Repository configuration uses `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/coderabbit-config/SKILL.md` and needs no login.