Use with self-hosted CodeRabbit

This page is about setting up the VSCode extension with self-hosted CodeRabbit. If you are instead using the managed offering, see Install the VSCode extension.

Prerequisites​

1. Your extension version should be greater than 0.12.1.
2. Logout of the extension if previously logged in.

Connect your self-hosted instance​

To connect the VSCode extension to your self-hosted instance, follow these steps:

1. Click on the “Self hosting CodeRabbit?” button, below the “Use CodeRabbit for free” button.
2. Enter your self-hosted instance URL when prompted.
   • Make sure the instance URL is reachable within your network and websocket connections are allowed.
3. Select your git provider which you are using with your self-hosted CodeRabbit. (GitLab, Self-Hosted Gitlab, GitHub, GitHub Enterprise)
   • If using GitHub or GitHub Enterprise, enter your Github Personal Access Token when prompted.

You should be connected to your self-hosted instance and ready to use the VSCode extension.

What’s next​

• Use the VSCode extension
• Configure the VSCode extension
• Uninstall the VSCode extension

Edit this page

Last updated on Jul 31, 2025