# Code Review (/docs/verdent-manager/advanced-features/code-review)

> Review code changes with the built-in Reviewer subagent, multi-model review, and one-click fixes



Verdent includes a built-in subagent called **Reviewer**, whose sole responsibility is to review your code. After you finish writing, just tag `@Reviewer` and it will scan your changes from multiple angles and output a structured list of issues sorted by severity. Click any item you want to fix and it will automatically apply the changes—no need to write comments or search documentation manually.

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## How to Trigger Code Review [#how-to-trigger-code-review]

The most direct way is to type `@Reviewer` in chat, just like mentioning a teammate in a group:

```
@Reviewer please review the authentication logic I just wrote
```

Reviewer automatically reads the current context and starts reviewing. You can also simply call `@Reviewer` without instructions—it will decide what to inspect on its own.

In addition to manual triggering, the Agent can automatically invoke Reviewer as a final **VERIFY** step in the workflow. Once code is written, you don't need to worry about it—the system brings Reviewer in to validate the result.

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## What the Review Output Looks Like [#what-the-review-output-looks-like]

After review, you'll see a structured list of **Findings**. Each item includes:

* **Title** — a one-line description of the issue
* **Detailed explanation** — why it's a problem and its potential impact
* **File path + line number** — click to jump directly to the code
* **Confidence score** — how certain Reviewer is (0–1)

Issues are categorized into three severity levels:

| Priority | Meaning               | Typical examples                                  |
| -------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **P0**   | Critical, must fix    | Logic errors, SQL injection, privilege escalation |
| **P1**   | Important, should fix | Missing edge cases, potential performance issues  |
| **P2**   | Suggestion            | Code style, readability improvements              |

At the top, a summary like `P0: 1 / P1: 3 / P2: 5` gives an instant overview of severity distribution. At the end, an `overall_explanation` provides a high-level evaluation of the changes.

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## One-Click Fix [#one-click-fix]

No need to manually edit each issue. Each Finding includes a checkbox:

1. Select the issues you want to fix (supports select all)
2. Click **Fix**
3. Reviewer automatically applies the changes
4. Status updates to **Fix done**

In some cases, if Reviewer determines the changes are low-risk, it may automatically select all issues and trigger the fix without requiring confirmation.

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## Multi-Model Collaborative Review [#multi-model-collaborative-review]

One of Reviewer's most powerful features is **multi-model code review**—multiple AI models reviewing the same code in parallel, like having three engineers from different backgrounds independently evaluate your implementation.

**How to enable it**

Go to &#x2A;*Settings → Chat → Reviewer → enable "Multi-model review"**.

**Model selection modes**

| Mode             | Description                                                                       |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Default mode** | Verdent automatically selects the best model combination based on task complexity |
| **User mode**    | Manually choose 1–3 models (Claude, GPT, Gemini can be mixed)                     |

You can select up to **3 models**. The first is the primary reviewer; the others are secondary reviewers. More models mean broader coverage but slower execution. For simple changes, a single model is usually enough.

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## Review Rules (Custom Review Policies) [#review-rules-custom-review-policies]

Reviewer catches many common issues by default, but every team has its own standards. **Review Rules** let you define your engineering guidelines directly.

**Where to configure**

Settings → Chat → Reviewer → Review Rules editor (Monaco editor with Markdown support).

**What you can define**

* All SQL queries must use parameterized statements, no string concatenation
* Async operations must include proper try/catch error handling
* React components should use `memo` when props are stable
* All public APIs must validate user permissions

These rules are automatically injected into Reviewer's context and checked during every review. Updates take effect automatically after \~500ms—no manual saving required.

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## Real-Time Workflow [#real-time-workflow]

During review, you can observe Reviewer's **Working Tree Stream** in real time—showing which file it is reading and which logic it is analyzing. Expanding it reveals a full task tree. You can collapse it if you prefer a simpler view without affecting results.

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## Use Cases [#use-cases]

### Final Quality Check [#final-quality-check]

After implementing complex logic, run `@Reviewer` to catch edge cases and subtle bugs you may have missed due to fatigue.

### Pre-PR Validation [#pre-pr-validation]

Run a review before submitting a pull request. Fix all P0/P1 issues first to reduce back-and-forth and ease the review burden on teammates.

### Security Auditing [#security-auditing]

Add security-focused Review Rules (e.g. "all inputs must be XSS-sanitized") to ensure every change is automatically checked against security policies.

### Enforcing Team Standards [#enforcing-team-standards]

Encode ESLint rules, API design conventions, and naming standards into Review Rules so even new contributors follow team guidelines automatically.

### Multi-perspective Architecture Decisions [#multi-perspective-architecture-decisions]

For major changes, enable multi-model review to get independent evaluations and uncover blind spots.

### Learning Tool for Beginners [#learning-tool-for-beginners]

Use Reviewer feedback as learning material—understanding why P0 issues matter teaches core engineering principles faster than reading documentation.

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## Notes [#notes]

* **Single vs multi-model**: multi-model provides broader coverage but is slower and more expensive. For simple or urgent tasks, single model is usually sufficient.
* **Free tier limitation**: free users in User mode can only select models from the Eco Mode pool; premium models require a subscription.
* **Model deprecation**: if a selected model is retired, it will be disabled and must be replaced.
* **Review Rules are global**: they apply across all projects. If a rule is project-specific, add a note or remove it after use.
* **BYOK status**: if using your own API key, expired or insufficient balance will disable corresponding models and cause review failures until updated.

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## See Also [#see-also]

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  <Card title="Subagents" icon="robot" href="/docs/verdent-manager/configuration/subagents">
    Learn about built-in subagents
  </Card>

  <Card title="BYOK" icon="key" href="/docs/verdent-manager/configuration/byok">
    Use your own API keys
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plan Mode" icon="clipboard-list" href="/docs/verdent-manager/advanced-features/plan-mode">
    Plan before implementing
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
