glab mr creates diff comments
Introduced 2026-05-06 · score 0.96
HOW TO USE IT
When reviewing a merge request, use `glab mr note create` to comment on a diff file or line. Specify `--file` with `--line` for a new-side line or `--old-line` for a removed line.
glab mr note create <MR-ID> --file <path/to/file> --line <line-or-range> --message "<comment>"glab mr note create <MR-ID> --file <path/to/file> --old-line <line> --message "<comment>"WHY THIS HELPS
Comment on a specific diff while reviewing a merge request.
REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
- Version: v1.94.0
- <MR-ID>: Merge request ID; the command also accepts a branch name, or can infer the MR from the current branch.
- --file <path> (required): Path to the file in the latest merge request diff; required with `--line` or `--old-line`.
- --line <line-or-range>: Target line or range on the new side of the diff. Requires `--file`; cannot be combined with `--old-line`.
- --old-line <line>: Target line on the old side of the diff for a removed line. Requires `--file`; cannot be combined with `--line`.
- --message <text>: Comment body; if omitted, the command can open an editor or read from stdin.
- Prerequisite: The command is marked experimental in the documentation.
FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE
Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON