Repository Settings
Configure review behavior for each connected repository
Repository Settings
Customize how Assay reviews pull requests for each of your connected repositories.
Accessing Settings
- Go to Repositories in your dashboard
- Click the settings icon (gear) on a repository
- Adjust settings and save
Default Review Tier
Set the default tier for automatic reviews:
- Quick Scan - For repos with frequent small changes
- Code Review - Balanced depth for most projects
- Deep Analysis - For critical or security-sensitive repos
This default applies to:
- Automatic reviews on PR open/update
- Slash commands without a tier specified
Automatic Reviews
Control when Assay automatically triggers reviews:
On PR Open
Review when a new pull request is created.
On PR Update
Review when new commits are pushed to an open PR.
Draft PRs
Choose whether to review draft pull requests or wait until they're marked ready.
Context Options
Configure what information Assay can access:
Repository Access
Allow the AI to read files beyond the diff for context. Recommended for Code Review and Deep Analysis.
GitHub Context
Include PR comments, linked issues, and metadata in the review context.
PR History
Consider previous reviews on the same PR to avoid repeating findings.
Specialist Agents
For Deep Analysis tier, configure which specialists run:
| Specialist | Focus |
|---|---|
| Security | Vulnerability detection, auth issues |
| Performance | N+1 queries, memory, efficiency |
| Quality | Best practices, maintainability |
| Test Coverage | Missing tests, edge cases |
Enable all for comprehensive reviews, or select specific areas of focus.
Blocking Rules
Configure how findings affect merge status:
| Setting | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Block on CRITICAL | Always block (recommended) |
| Block on HIGH | Block for significant issues |
| Allow all | Never block, advisory only |
File Exclusions
Exclude certain files from review:
# Ignore generated files
*.generated.ts
*.min.js
# Ignore specific directories
vendor/**
node_modules/**
# Ignore test fixtures
__fixtures__/**Focus Prompts
Add a custom focus prompt to guide reviews:
Focus on React best practices and ensure all components
use proper TypeScript types. Pay extra attention to
accessibility concerns.This prompt is included in every review for this repository.
Resetting to Defaults
Click Reset to Defaults to restore all settings to their original values.