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Rules are the explicit, enforceable conventions Qodo checks during code review. Each rule captures a single engineering standard: how code should be written, structured, or reviewed, so Qodo can apply it consistently across every pull request.
Rules can be added in three ways:
Active rules are enforced until they are deactivated manually, or until Qodo deactivates them because their findings are rarely fixed. Locking a rule prevents Qodo from deactivating it. For more information, see Reduce noise with automatic deactivation.
In cases where Review Standards are not applicable, Qodo applies its established best practice checks and configured compliance files. See Rule enforcement without Review Standards.
Next steps
- How Qodo builds your Review Standards: See how Qodo builds your Review Standards from your repositories.
- Generate and manage rules: Create rules manually and manage existing ones.
- Review and activate pending rules: Review and approve the rules Qodo surfaces before they are enforced.
- Analyze rule performance across pull requests: Track how often rules are violated and resolved before merge.