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Overview

Integrate CodeWolf with GitHub to enable automated code reviews, security scanning, and continuous monitoring of your repositories.

Prerequisites

  • GitHub account with repository access
  • Admin permissions for the repositories you want to monitor
  • CodeWolf account

Setup

1

Install GitHub app

Go to the CodeWolf dashboard and navigate to Integrations > GitHub.Click Install GitHub App to begin the authorization process.
2

Select repositories

Choose which repositories CodeWolf should monitor:
  • All repositories (current and future)
  • Select repositories only
Granting access to all repositories will include private repositories. Review permissions carefully.
3

Configure webhooks

CodeWolf will automatically configure webhooks for:
  • Push events
  • Pull request events
  • Issue comments
Webhooks are configured automatically. No manual setup required.

Features

Automated code review

CodeWolf analyzes every pull request and provides:
  • Code quality feedback
  • Security vulnerability detection
  • Best practice suggestions
  • Performance recommendations

Commit monitoring

Track code changes and receive alerts for:
  • Breaking changes
  • Deprecated API usage
  • Security issues
  • Code complexity increases

Issue integration

Link CodeWolf insights directly to GitHub issues for seamless workflow integration.

Configuration

Customize your GitHub integration:
  • Branch protection: Require CodeWolf checks before merging
  • Auto-comments: Enable/disable automatic PR comments
  • Notification settings: Choose which events trigger alerts
  • Custom rules: Define project-specific analysis rules

Troubleshooting

  • Verify the GitHub app is installed on the correct organization
  • Check webhook delivery history in GitHub repository settings
  • Ensure your repository isn’t archived or private with restricted access
Go to GitHub Settings > Applications > CodeWolf and verify the repository permissions. You may need to grant additional access.