Give your AI this prompt.
Let it handle the rest.
Set up Octopus with the AI already working in your project. It installs the CLI, connects your GitHub repository, and gets your code indexed and analysed for context-aware PR reviews.
You approve sign-in and GitHub access through the links it gives you. Your AI handles the commands and checks when everything is ready.
Open your project in Codex, Claude Code, or another AI with terminal access, then paste the prompt.
GitHub setup is supported. Your AI reads the repository from your project.
An example of your AI handling setup through octp
Install the CLI
Review PRs, chat with your codebase, and run AI agents — all from your terminal.
# Works on macOS & Linux. Installs everything — no Node.js needed.
curl -fsSL https://octopus-review.ai/install.sh | bashWorks on macOS, Windows & Linux. The installer sets up everything for you.
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Your AI does the setup
Give the prompt to Codex, Claude Code, or another AI with terminal access in your project.
Share the prompt
Your AI reads the GitHub remote in your current project and installs octp. No need to paste your code into the prompt.
Approve access
Your AI gives you the sign-in and GitHub App links. Authorise your organisation and repository, then let the AI continue.
Let your AI finish
Your AI starts or joins indexing and analysis, checks progress, and reports the real result. Octopus then reviews new PRs with repository context.
Review with context,
not noise.
Pick a workflow and see how Octopus keeps chat, reviews, standards, and repo context in one calm loop.
Workspace
Everything connected
RAG Chat
Ask your codebase
$ octp chat
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Two ways to run Octopus
Start reviewing in two minutes on our managed cloud, or run the entire platform on your own infrastructure.
Cloud
Hosted for you. Nothing to run or maintain.
- Auto-reviews every PR via the GitHub App
- Free credits to start — usage-based after, no card
- Managed updates, backups and scaling
- Private: your code is never stored long-term or trained on
Self-host
Run it on your own servers. Free and source-available.
- Free & source-available (Modified MIT License)
- One Docker Compose file — up in minutes
- Your code never leaves your network
- Bring your own AI keys or run local models
From the blog
Engineering insights and lessons from building Octopus.
OpenAI GPT-6 Astra is now available in Octopus
OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra on September 3, and it can now review your pull requests. What it is, what it costs, and when to pick it over your default.
Qwen3.8-Max-0902 is now available in Octopus
Qwen3.8-Max-0902 just topped Arena's WebDev board, and it can now review your pull requests. What it costs, and when to pick it over your default.
Claude Fable 5.1 is now available in Octopus
Anthropic's most capable generally available model can now review your pull requests. What it is, what it costs, and when to switch it on.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about Octopus.
- What is Octopus?
- Octopus is an AI-powered code review tool that connects to GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket, indexes your codebase for deep context, and automatically reviews every pull request — posting findings as inline comments with severity levels.
- How does the automated review work?
- When a pull request is opened, Octopus fetches the diff, retrieves relevant context from your indexed codebase using vector search, and sends it to an LLM (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, xAI Grok, Alibaba Qwen, or any model on OpenRouter) for analysis. Findings are posted directly on the PR with severity ratings: Critical, Major, Minor, Suggestion, and Tip.
- Which programming languages are supported?
- Octopus is language-agnostic. It reviews any text-based code file — TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, Java, C#, Ruby, PHP, Swift, Kotlin, and more. Since it uses LLMs for analysis, it understands the semantics and patterns of virtually any language.
- Is my source code safe?
- Yes. Your code is processed in-memory and never stored permanently. Only vector embeddings are persisted for search. You can also self-host Octopus on your own infrastructure so your code never leaves your servers.
- Does Octopus replace human reviewers?
- No. Octopus augments your team's review process. It catches bugs, security issues, and style inconsistencies so your human reviewers can focus on architecture, design decisions, and business logic.
- Is Octopus free to use?
- Yes. Octopus is source-available under a Modified MIT License and free to self-host. The cloud service includes free credits to get started, with a credit-based model for continued use. You can also bring your own API keys to use your existing AI provider billing.
Your next step is one prompt.
Paste it into your AI’s session in the project you want to connect.
No credit card required. Or self-host for free.
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