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Connect GitHub to Tembo to open pull requests to improve your codebase.

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Features

  • Scan for TODO comments in your codebase
  • Scan for security issues
  • Scan for performance issues
  • Scan for technical debt
  • Scan for refactoring opportunities
  • Automatically fix failed workflows and CI/CD pipelines
  • Respond to PR comments and review feedback

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Installation

1

Install

Navigate to the Integrations page in Tembo and click the Install button next to GitHub.
2

Authorize

Authorize Tembo to access your GitHub account. You can select specific repositories or all repositories. You’ll be redirected back to the Integrations page when complete.
3

Activate Repositories

After syncing completes (may take a few minutes), select which repositories you want Tembo to scan under “Active Repositories” on the Integrations page.Only repositories you activate here will be scanned for issues and receive improvement PRs.

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Usage

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Automated Scanning

Once you’ve activated repositories, Tembo automatically scans for:
  • TODO Comments - Finds and implements requested functionality from TODO items
  • Security Issues - Identifies potential security vulnerabilities in your code
  • Performance Issues - Detects slow queries, inefficient algorithms, and optimization opportunities
  • Technical Debt - Discovers areas that need refactoring or modernization
  • Code Quality - Spots potential bugs, unused code, and anti-patterns

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Pull Requests

When Tembo finds an issue it can address, it will:
  1. Create a Pull Request - Opens a PR with the proposed fix or improvement
  2. Add Context - Includes a detailed description of what was changed and why
  3. Request Review - Assigns the PR for team review following your repository’s workflow

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Working with Tembo PRs

Reviewing Pull Requests:
  • Review Tembo’s PRs just like any other team member’s work
  • Leave comments directly on the code if you need changes
  • Use the Feedback Loop feature to have Tembo address your review comments automatically
Best Practices:
  • Configure repository settings to match your team’s preferences
  • Use Rule Files to help Tembo understand your coding standards
  • Set up Hooks to customize Tembo’s behavior for your workflow

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Working with Pull Requests

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Commenting on PRs

When reviewing Tembo’s pull requests, you can request changes or improvements by tagging @tembo in your comments. This ensures Tembo responds to your specific feedback while ignoring internal team discussions or comments directed at other team members. Example: 
@tembo Please update this function to include error handling
Without the @tembo tag, Tembo will not respond to the comment, allowing for cleaner team communication.

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Failed Workflow Detection

Tembo automatically monitors your GitHub Actions workflows and detects when they fail. When a workflow fails due to broken tests, linting errors, or other issues, Tembo will analyze the failure, identify the root cause, and create a PR with a fix. This helps maintain a healthy CI/CD pipeline without manual intervention.