| name | gh-reply-review-comment |
| description | Reply to PR review comments using the correct GitHub API endpoint. Use when responding to inline code review feedback (not gh pr comment). |
| category | github |
Reply to Review Comments
Reply to PR review comments using the correct GitHub API.
When to Use
- Responding to inline code review feedback
- Addressing specific review comments
- Confirming fixes have been implemented
- Updating reviewers on progress
Critical: Two Types of Comments
DO NOT confuse these:
- PR-level comments (general timeline):
gh pr comment - Review comment replies (inline code): GitHub API (see below)
Quick Reference
# 1. Get comment ID
gh api repos/OWNER/REPO/pulls/PR/comments \
--jq '.[] | {id: .id, path: .path, body: .body}'
# 2. Reply to comment
gh api repos/OWNER/REPO/pulls/PR/comments/COMMENT_ID/replies \
--method POST -f body="✅ Fixed - brief description"
# 3. Verify reply posted
gh api repos/OWNER/REPO/pulls/PR/comments \
--jq '.[] | select(.in_reply_to_id)'
Workflow
- Get comment IDs: List all review comments
- Apply fixes: Make the requested changes
- Reply to EACH comment: Respond individually to each
- Verify replies: Check they all posted successfully
- Monitor CI: Ensure changes pass CI
Reply Format
Keep responses SHORT and CONCISE (1 line preferred):
Good examples:
✅ Fixed - Updated conftest.py to use real repository root✅ Fixed - Deleted test file as requested✅ Fixed - Removed markdown linting section
Bad examples:
- Long explanations
- Defensive responses
- Multiple paragraphs
Error Handling
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Comment ID invalid | Verify using API call |
| Permission denied | Check gh auth status |
| Reply fails | Verify PR and comment exist |
| Comment not found | Double-check ID format |
Verification
After replying:
# Check replies appeared
gh api repos/OWNER/REPO/pulls/PR/comments \
--jq '.[] | select(.in_reply_to_id) | {id: .id, body: .body}'
# Verify CI status
gh pr checks PR
References
- See CLAUDE.md for complete PR workflow
- See
/agents/guides/github-review-comments.mdfor detailed guide