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 CI/CD pipelines
- Respond to MR comments and review feedback
Installation
1
Install
Navigate to the Integrations page in Tembo and click the
Install button next to GitLab.2
Authorize
Authorize Tembo to access your GitLab 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 merge requests.
Usage
Automated Scanning
Once activated, Tembo automatically scans for TODO comments, security issues, performance problems, technical debt, and code quality issues.Merge Requests
When Tembo finds an addressable issue, it creates a merge request with the proposed fix, detailed description, and assigns it for team review.Working with Merge Requests
Reviewing Merge Requests
Review Tembo’s MRs just like any other team member’s work:- Examine the changes and verify they align with your requirements
- Leave comments directly on the code if you need changes
- Use the Feedback Loop feature to have Tembo address your review comments automatically
Commenting on MRs
When reviewing Tembo’s merge 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 tag, Tembo will not respond to the comment, allowing for cleaner team communication.
Failed Pipeline Detection
Tembo automatically monitors your GitLab CI/CD pipelines and detects when they fail. When a pipeline fails due to broken tests, linting errors, or other issues, Tembo will analyze the failure, identify the root cause, and create an MR with a fix. This helps maintain a healthy CI/CD pipeline without manual intervention.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