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on:
issue_comment:
types: [created]
pull_request_review_comment:
types: [created]
issues:
types: [opened, assigned]
pull_request_review:
types: [submitted]
jobs:
claude:
if: |
(github.event_name == 'issue_comment' && contains(github.event.comment.body, '@claude')) ||
(github.event_name == 'pull_request_review_comment' && contains(github.event.comment.body, '@claude')) ||
(github.event_name == 'pull_request_review' && contains(github.event.review.body, '@claude')) ||
(github.event_name == 'issues' && (contains(github.event.issue.body, '@claude') || contains(github.event.issue.title, '@claude')))
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
permissions:
contents: read
pull-requests: read
issues: read
id-token: write
actions: read # Required for Claude to read CI results on PRs
steps:
- name: Checkout repository
uses: actions/checkout@v4
with:
fetch-depth: 1
- name: Run Claude Code
id: claude
uses: anthropics/claude-code-action@beta
with:
anthropic_api_key: \${{ secrets.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY }}
# This is an optional setting that allows Claude to read CI results on PRs
additional_permissions: |
actions: read
# Optional: Specify model (defaults to Claude Sonnet 4, uncomment for Claude Opus 4)
# model: "claude-opus-4-20250514"
# Optional: Customize the trigger phrase (default: @claude)
# trigger_phrase: "/claude"
# Optional: Trigger when specific user is assigned to an issue
# assignee_trigger: "claude-bot"
# Optional: Allow Claude to run specific commands
# allowed_tools: "Bash(npm install),Bash(npm run build),Bash(npm run test:*),Bash(npm run lint:*)"
# Optional: Add custom instructions for Claude to customize its behavior for your project
# custom_instructions: |
# Follow our coding standards
# Ensure all new code has tests
# Use TypeScript for new files
# Optional: Custom environment variables for Claude
# claude_env: |
# NODE_ENV: test

Installing Claude Code GitHub App

This PR adds a GitHub Actions workflow that enables Claude Code integration in our repository.

What is Claude Code?

Claude Code is an AI coding agent that can help with:

  • Bug fixes and improvements
  • Documentation updates
  • Implementing new features
  • Code reviews and suggestions
  • Writing tests
  • And more!

How it works

Once this PR is merged, we’ll be able to interact with Claude by mentioning @claude in a pull request or issue comment. Once the workflow is triggered, Claude will analyze the comment and surrounding context, and execute on the request in a GitHub action.

Important Notes

  • This workflow won’t take effect until this PR is merged
  • @claude mentions won’t work until after the merge is complete
  • The workflow runs automatically whenever Claude is mentioned in PR or issue comments
  • Claude gets access to the entire PR or issue context including files, diffs, and previous comments

Security

  • Our Anthropic API key is securely stored as a GitHub Actions secret
  • Only users with write access to the repository can trigger the workflow
  • All Claude runs are stored in the GitHub Actions run history
  • Claude’s default tools are limited to reading/writing files and interacting with our repo by creating comments, branches, and commits.
  • We can add more allowed tools by adding them to the workflow file like:

``` allowed_tools: Bash(npm install),Bash(npm run build),Bash(npm run lint),Bash(npm run test) ```

There’s more information in the Claude Code action repo.

After merging this PR, let’s try mentioning @claude in a comment on any PR to get started!,FjB=name: Claude Code Review

on:
pull_request:
types: [opened, synchronize]
# Optional: Only run on specific file changes
# paths:
# - "src/**/*.ts"
# - "src/**/*.tsx"
# - "src/**/*.js"
# - "src/**/*.jsx"
jobs:
claude-review:
# Optional: Filter by PR author
# if: |
# github.event.pull_request.user.login == 'external-contributor' ||
# github.event.pull_request.user.login == 'new-developer' ||
# github.event.pull_request.author_association == 'FIRST_TIME_CONTRIBUTOR'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
permissions:
contents: read
pull-requests: read
issues: read
id-token: write
steps:
- name: Checkout repository
uses: actions/checkout@v4
with:
fetch-depth: 1
- name: Run Claude Code Review
id: claude-review
uses: anthropics/claude-code-action@beta
with:
anthropic_api_key: \${{ secrets.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY }}
# Optional: Specify model (defaults to Claude Sonnet 4, uncomment for Claude Opus 4)
# model: "claude-opus-4-20250514"
# Direct prompt for automated review (no @claude mention needed)
direct_prompt: |
Please review this pull request and provide feedback on:
- Code quality and best practices
- Potential bugs or issues
- Performance considerations
- Security concerns
- Test coverage
Be constructive and helpful in your feedback.
# Optional: Use sticky comments to make Claude reuse the same comment on subsequent pushes to the same PR
# use_sticky_comment: true
# Optional: Customize review based on file types
# direct_prompt: |
# Review this PR focusing on:
# - For TypeScript files: Type safety and proper interface usage
# - For API endpoints: Security, input validation, and error handling
# - For React components: Performance, accessibility, and best practices
# - For tests: Coverage, edge cases, and test quality
# Optional: Different prompts for different authors
# direct_prompt: |
# \${{ github.event.pull_request.author_association == 'FIRST_TIME_CONTRIBUTOR' &&
# 'Welcome! Please review this PR from a first-time contributor. Be encouraging and provide detailed explanations for any suggestions.' ||
# 'Please provide a thorough code review focusing on our coding standards and best practices.' }}
# Optional: Add specific tools for running tests or linting
# allowed_tools: "Bash(npm run test),Bash(npm run lint),Bash(npm run typecheck)"
# Optional: Skip review for certain conditions
# if: |
# !contains(github.event.pull_request.title, '[skip-review]') &&
# !contains(github.event.pull_request.title, '[WIP]')

Need help? Common issues: +• Permission denied → Run: gh auth refresh -h github.com -s repo,workflow +• Not authorized → Ensure you have admin access to the repository `+”• For manual setup → Visit: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code-action

Need help? Common issues: +• Permission denied → Run: gh auth refresh -h github.com -s repo +• Not authorized → Ensure you have admin access to the repository