# Coderabbit Install Auth

> Install and configure CodeRabbit SDK/CLI authentication. Use when setting up a new CodeRabbit integration, configuring API keys, or initializing CodeRabbit in your project. Trigger with phrases like "install coderabbit", "setup coderabbit", "coderabbit auth", "configure coderabbit API key".

- Skill: `tools-only/coderabbit-install-auth` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add tools-only/coderabbit-install-auth`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/coderabbit-install-auth/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- License: MIT
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/coderabbit-install-auth

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# CodeRabbit Install & Auth

## Overview
Set up CodeRabbit SDK/CLI and configure authentication credentials.

## Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ or Python 3.10+
- Package manager (npm, pnpm, or pip)
- CodeRabbit account with API access
- API key from CodeRabbit dashboard

## Instructions

### Step 1: Install SDK
```bash
# Node.js
npm install @coderabbit/sdk

# Python
pip install coderabbit
```

### Step 2: Configure Authentication
```bash
# Set environment variable
export CODERABBIT_API_KEY="your-api-key"

# Or create .env file
echo 'CODERABBIT_API_KEY=your-api-key' >> .env
```

### Step 3: Verify Connection
```typescript
// Test connection code here
```

## Output
- Installed SDK package in node_modules or site-packages
- Environment variable or .env file with API key
- Successful connection verification output

## Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| Invalid API Key | Incorrect or expired key | Verify key in CodeRabbit dashboard |
| Rate Limited | Exceeded quota | Check quota at https://docs.coderabbit.com |
| Network Error | Firewall blocking | Ensure outbound HTTPS allowed |
| Module Not Found | Installation failed | Run `npm install` or `pip install` again |

## Examples

### TypeScript Setup
```typescript
import { CodeRabbitClient } from '@coderabbit/sdk';

const client = new CodeRabbitClient({
  apiKey: process.env.CODERABBIT_API_KEY,
});
```

### Python Setup
```python
from coderabbit import CodeRabbitClient

client = CodeRabbitClient(
    api_key=os.environ.get('CODERABBIT_API_KEY')
)
```

## Resources
- [CodeRabbit Documentation](https://docs.coderabbit.com)
- [CodeRabbit Dashboard](https://api.coderabbit.com)
- [CodeRabbit Status](https://status.coderabbit.com)

## Next Steps
After successful auth, proceed to `coderabbit-hello-world` for your first API call.