# Intro

git-lrc reviews commit diffs before they land.

AI coding tools increase speed, but they also increase the risk of silent regressions. git-lrc adds a commit-time review gate that helps you catch risky changes while context is still fresh.

## Why Teams Use It

- AI agents can silently remove logic.
- Review can happen too late when done only in PR.
- Commit-time checks encourage consistent habits.
- Git-level integration works across editors and IDEs.

## What You Get

- AI-powered inline review comments on diffs.
- Review summary and issue navigation.
- Review decisions tracked in git log (`ran`, `vouched`, `skipped`).
- Iteration and coverage tracking for auditability.

## Decision Modes

| Mode   | What happens                               | Typical use                     |
|--------|--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| `review` | AI reviews staged changes                  | default path                    |
| `vouch`  | skip AI, take explicit responsibility     | after enough iterations          |
| `skip`   | skip AI and attestation                   | low-risk or exceptional commits  |

## What Data Is Sent

Only the staged diff is analyzed. Full repository context is not uploaded for review, and diffs are not persisted after review according to project documentation.

## Next Step

Continue to [Install](/content/livereview/git-lrc/docs/get-started/install/index.html).

Last updated on March 26, 2026