coderabbit-common-errors

# CodeRabbit Common Errors

## Overview
Quick reference for the top 10 most common CodeRabbit errors and their solutions.

## Prerequisites
- CodeRabbit SDK installed
- API credentials configured
- Access to error logs

## Instructions

### Step 1: Identify the Error
Check error message and code in your logs or console.

### Step 2: Find Matching Error Below
Match your error to one of the documented cases.

### Step 3: Apply Solution
Follow the solution steps for your specific error.

## Output
- Identified error cause
- Applied fix
- Verified resolution

## Error Handling

### Authentication Failed
**Error Message:**
```
Authentication error: Invalid API key
```

**Cause:** API key is missing, expired, or invalid.

**Solution:**
```bash
# Verify API key is set
echo $CODERABBIT_API_KEY
```

---

### Rate Limit Exceeded
**Error Message:**
```
Rate limit exceeded. Please retry after X seconds.
```

**Cause:** Too many requests in a short period.

**Solution:**
Implement exponential backoff. See `coderabbit-rate-limits` skill.

---

### Network Timeout
**Error Message:**
```
Request timeout after 30000ms
```

**Cause:** Network connectivity or server latency issues.

**Solution:**
```typescript
// Increase timeout
const client = new Client({ timeout: 60000 });
```

## Examples

### Quick Diagnostic Commands
```bash
# Check CodeRabbit status
curl -s https://status.coderabbit.com

# Verify API connectivity
curl -I https://api.coderabbit.com

# Check local configuration
env | grep CODERABBIT
```

### Escalation Path
1. Collect evidence with `coderabbit-debug-bundle`
2. Check CodeRabbit status page
3. Contact support with request ID

## Resources
- [CodeRabbit Status Page](https://status.coderabbit.com)
- [CodeRabbit Support](https://docs.coderabbit.com/support)
- [CodeRabbit Error Codes](https://docs.coderabbit.com/errors)

## Next Steps
For comprehensive debugging, see `coderabbit-debug-bundle`.