Troubleshooting common issues

Troubleshooting5 min read|||

I cannot load a PR in demo mode

Possible causes:

  • The PR is private
  • The URL is invalid
  • You hit demo rate limits

Fix:

  • Use a public PR for demo
  • Check URL format
  • Sign in for private PR workflows

The queue is empty after setup

Possible causes:

  • App is not connected to the expected repositories
  • No open doc PRs match supported formats

Fix:

  • Verify repository selection in org setup
  • Open or update a doc PR in a connected repo

A magic-link reviewer submitted feedback, but nothing appears in GitHub

Cause:

  • Feedback is pending and needs verify-and-push

Fix:

  • Ask a GitHub-linked teammate to push pending feedback

I cannot sign off

Possible causes:

  • Your role is below Maintainer
  • Free plan active reviewer limit was reached

Fix:

  • Ask an admin to adjust role or item permissions
  • Upgrade plan or wait for next monthly period

External review link says expired or full

Cause:

  • Link passed expiry date or max submissions

Fix:

  • Create a new external review link for a new round

External reviewer says comments disappeared

Cause:

  • Reviewer reopened a different link token, or link was revoked

Fix:

  • Confirm link token
  • Check if owner revoked link
  • Use link dashboard to manage active links

A new commit landed, but state did not move to Addressed

Cause:

  • Commit did not touch the commented region

Fix:

  • Reopen review and verify changed regions
  • Leave a follow-up comment with exact expected changes

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