GitHub PR review
Review a GitHub pull request locally through diffing.
diffing can mirror a GitHub PR into a local review session (mode: gh-pr) so you get the same UI/TUI ergonomics without leaving the machine for reads.
Open a PR session
diffing --gh-pr 123
diffing --gh-pr owner/repo#123
diffing --gh-pr https://github.com/owner/repo/pull/123
# equivalent:
diffing "gh pr 123"Requires gh auth (or token) with access to the repository.
CLI reads
diffing gh status
diffing gh overview
diffing gh threads
diffing gh reviews
diffing inspect summary
diffing inspect filesMCP
| Tool | Use |
|---|---|
gh_overview | PR metadata + summary |
gh_list_threads | Conversation threads |
gh_list_reviews | Submitted reviews |
gh_list_draft_comments | Local drafts |
gh_create_draft_comment | Stage a draft locally |
gh_refresh | Re-fetch after force-push / new activity |
gh_submit_review | Publish — requires explicit user authorization |
Prefer bounded diff_summary → diff_files → diff_hunks → diff_slice over dumping the full patch.
Authorization rule
Read freely in a PR session. Mutate GitHub (submit review, publish replies) only when the user explicitly authorizes. Tool descriptions mark remote publication accordingly.
Local vs remote plan tools
Plan review tools need a web local session. Do not tear down a PR/TUI session just to submit a plan — start or select a compatible web session (diffing --web --no-open or sessions use).