Auto-Resolve Comments with GitHub MCP
Use GitHub MCP Server to automatically resolve Greptile code review comments in AI editors
GitHub’s MCP Server enables AI editors to directly interact with GitHub APIs, allowing you to automatically resolve Greptile code review comments without leaving your development environment.
Prerequisites
- AI editor with MCP support (Cursor, Windsurf, or Claude Desktop)
- GitHub personal access token with repository permissions
- GitHub MCP Server installed
Setup GitHub MCP Server
1. Install the MCP Server
2. Configure Your Editor
Add to your Cursor settings (~/.cursor/mcp_servers.json
):
Add to your Cursor settings (~/.cursor/mcp_servers.json
):
Add to your Windsurf MCP configuration:
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
:
Auto-Resolving Greptile Comments
1. Fetch PR Comments
Use your AI editor to fetch all comments from a pull request:
The MCP server will retrieve all PR comments, including those from Greptile’s code review bot.
2. Analyze and Resolve
Ask your AI editor to resolve the comments:
3. Bulk Resolution Workflow
For efficiency, you can process multiple comments at once:
Advanced Usage
Selective Resolution
Target specific types of comments:
Validation Workflow
Implement a validation step:
Custom Patterns
Train your editor on your codebase patterns:
Best Practices
Review Before Committing
Always review AI-generated fixes before committing, especially for complex logic changes.
Test Thoroughly
Run your test suite after resolving comments to catch any regressions.
Incremental Approach
Start with style and simple fixes before tackling complex logic issues.
Context Awareness
Ensure your AI editor understands the full context of changes, not just individual files.
Troubleshooting
MCP Server not responding: Verify your GitHub token has sufficient permissions and the server binary is executable.
Comments not fetching: Ensure the repository name and PR number are correct, and you have read access to the repository.
Fixes breaking tests: The AI may need more context about your testing patterns and validation requirements.
Example Workflow
This workflow transforms Greptile’s code review insights into actionable fixes, significantly accelerating your development cycle while maintaining code quality.