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Gerrit Code Review is an open-source, web-based code review tool designed for teams working with Git. Unlike the pull-request model popularized by GitHub, Gerrit utilizes a 'Change-based' workflow, where every commit is treated as an individual review object. This architecture is powered by JGit and a sophisticated metadata storage system called NoteDb, which stores review data directly within the Git repository. In 2026, Gerrit remains the gold standard for massive-scale monorepos and high-velocity engineering organizations like Google (Android/Chromium) and the OpenStack Foundation. Its technical edge lies in its granular Access Control Lists (ACLs) and its ability to handle thousands of concurrent developers without performance degradation. Gerrit integrates deeply with CI/CD systems through its 'Verified' label system, ensuring that no code is merged without passing both human scrutiny and automated testing. While newer AI-driven tools have emerged, Gerrit’s 2026 position is solidified by its extensibility via a Java-based plugin API and its transition to a fully modern, responsive 'PolyGerrit' UI, making it the preferred choice for organizations requiring strict compliance, auditability, and massive throughput.
Gerrit Code Review is an open-source, web-based code review tool designed for teams working with Git.
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Uses a unique footer in commit messages to track the same logical change across multiple rebases and iterations.
A logic-based engine that allows administrators to write complex rules for when a change is 'submittable'.
Stores all review comments, metadata, and history in Git refs (refs/notes/review) rather than a relational database.
A specialized voting category that external CI systems (like Jenkins or Zuul) use to mark a patch as build-safe.
Inheritance-based permission system allowing control down to specific Git branches and reference patterns.
Specialized API endpoints for AI and static analysis tools to post non-blocking feedback with suggested fixes.
Online Lucene/Elasticsearch reindexing capabilities that allow schema updates without stopping the service.
Provision a Linux server with Java 11 or 17+ installed.
Download the gerrit.war archive from the official project site.
Initialize the Gerrit site using 'java -jar gerrit.war init -d /path/to/site'.
Configure the authentication backend (LDAP, OIDC, or HTTP).
Set up the database backend (H2 for small teams, PostgreSQL or MariaDB for enterprise).
Start the Gerrit service using the 'gerrit.sh start' command.
Configure the SSH port (default 29418) for developer access.
Install necessary plugins (e.g., delete-project, replication, hooks).
Import or create Git repositories via the web UI or SSH API.
Define project-level ACLs to restrict merge rights to specific groups.
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