github-code-review

To automate code review and inline commenting for a GitHub pull request, you can fetch PR data and post comments directly using gh pr view and gh pr comment commands, or use REST APIs to inspect diffs and leave structured feedback on changed files.

Yes, you can review local git changes by running git diff main...HEAD to inspect modifications, generate structured feedback, and coordinate your local git workflow before pushing to GitHub.

You do not strictly need the gh CLI to review PRs and post inline comments; you can alternatively use curl to access GitHub REST APIs, provided you have Git installed to fetch the necessary diffs.

The best way to view PR details and status checks to guide code review decisions is by using the gh CLI or REST APIs to fetch branch information and PR data for your repository.

Structured code review for local changes or PRs works by inspecting diffs fetched via git or gh, generating structured feedback, and posting inline comments on changed files directly from your terminal.

When using REST APIs instead of gh for GitHub PR reviews, you require curl access to fetch PR data and post comments, lacking the streamlined workflow commands that the gh CLI provides for local git operations.