Open Code Review
Open Code Review is a command-line tool that reviews code changes for defects and posts line-level comments for developers.
What it is good for
- Catching bugs and risky code before merging changes
- Reviewing a large set of code changes without skipped files
- Auditing an unfamiliar codebase or folder for defects
- Reducing false alarms in automated code review
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Setup
- Guided command-line setup
Level 4 of 5. You copy and paste commands into a terminal by following the instructions. Comfortable territory for vibe coders.
- Cost
- Free and open source
- Type
- Agent app
- Tasks
- Works with
- Git, npm, OpenAI, Anthropic
Momentum
- Rank this week
- Not ranked (last #85, week 41, 2026)
- Best rank
- #77 week 40, 2026
- GitHub stars
- 49,272
GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Ranking history
Official links
Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.
Questions
- Is Open Code Review free?
- Yes. It is free and open source (Apache-2.0 license).
- Do I need to know how to code to use Open Code Review?
- You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.
- What does Open Code Review work with?
- According to its own documentation, it works with Git, npm, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
- What is Open Code Review good for?
- Catching bugs and risky code before merging changes, reviewing a large set of code changes without skipped files, auditing an unfamiliar codebase or folder for defects, and reducing false alarms in automated code review.
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