GitLab PAT Token

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Introduction to the PAT

To enable Kody to perform automatic Code Reviews, you need to generate a Personal Access Token (PAT) in GitLab. This token allows Kody to securely access your repositories and conduct code analysis in a controlled way.

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Generating the PAT (Personal Access Token)

Follow these steps to set up the token correctly:

1. Access GitLab and go to your profile settings:

   • Click here to access the profile settings page.

2. Navigate to Access Tokens:

   • In the left sidebar, scroll to find Access Tokens and click on it.

3. Add a new token:

   • Click on the Add new token button.

4. Set up the new token with the following specifications:

   • Token Name: Choose an easily identifiable name, such as kody_code_review.
   • Expiration Date: If possible, select a long expiration date, preferably at least 180 days.
   • Permissions: Set the following permissions:
     • api: Read access.
     • read_api: Read access.
     • read_user: Read access.
     • read_repository: Read access.
     • write_repository: Read access.

5. Finalize and save the token:

   • After configuring the permissions, click Generate token.
   • Make sure to copy the generated token and store it securely, as you’ll need it to configure Kody.

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Adding the Token to Kody

After generating the token, paste it into the Kody automation setup screen. The configuration modal will open automatically when you attempt to enable the automation.