Review Hydra

detected 2026-03-02

trigger

"a17125e: 'address CodeRabbit review': 28 files, 25+ distinct issues, one commit."

what it is

Automated reviewer findings generate cascading "address findings" commits where all findings (critical, minor, nitpick) are bundled into one commit. Creates commits impossible to revert atomically.

how to detect

Search for commit messages containing "address" + "review" or "findings." Check file count. If >10 files touching unrelated concerns, it's a hydra.

instead

Triage: "will fix," "disagree," "later." Separate commits for unrelated fixes.

refs

  • wake: a17125e (28 files), 4ccd11b (19 files)

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