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Jay Elsheikh
Jay Elsheikh

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Gitlab MR AI Code Review

Like many developers, I've spent countless hours wrestling with code reviews. I've tried a variety of AI tools, all promising to streamline the process. While they were a step up from manual reviews, they all came with the same frustrating overhead: a complicated setup, managing API tokens, and constantly jumping between dashboards.

I found myself thinking: "Why isn't there a simple solution that just works?"

So, I decided to build one myself.

My goal was to create a tool that solved my personal pain points as a developer using GitLab. The result is a Chrome extension called ThinkReview. It's not a complex, multi-platform solution or a complex enterprise tool. It’s a simple, elegant solution for a very specific problem: getting instant, high-quality AI code reviews on GitLab Merge Requests.

Here's why I built it the way I did, and why I believe it's a game-changer for anyone who shares my frustrations:

1. No Setup Required

This was my number one priority. I was tired of generating tokens, configuring webhooks, and linking accounts. I wanted a tool that worked right out of the box. With ThinkReview, you install the extension, open a GitLab MR, and it automatically provides a review. There’s no setup, no configuration, and zero friction.

2. A Truly Free Tier

I believe that basic, helpful AI should be accessible to everyone. That's why I've made ThinkReview with a very generous Free tier. I It's still free tool that provides immense value to freelancers, students, and small teams who need powerful feedback without a financial commitment.

3. It Stays in Your Workflow

I didn't want a separate dashboard or a third-party app. Context-switching is a productivity killer. ThinkReview’s AI review is delivered directly within the GitLab UI, so you can read the summary, ask questions, and accept suggestions without ever leaving the platform. It's a seamless part of your existing workflow.

If you’re a GitLab user who's been looking for an AI code review tool that's simple, free, and incredibly effective, I invite you to try the solution I built to solve my own problem.

It’s been a massive help in my own work, and I hope it can help you too.

You can install the extension from the Chrome Web Store: ThinkReview: AI Code Reviews for GitLab Merge Requests

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