1. My YAML shows “Rejected”. What does it mean?
The instruction block failed validation — check “Rejection Reason” in the table for details and resubmit after editing.2. My instructions are approved but not applied to a PR.
Ensure the match paths/extensions actually match changed files, and that the repo name matches the current PR’s repository.3. Can I have org-wide and repo-specific rules?
Yes — you can define both, and they work inclusively.- Org-wide rules apply to all repositories in your organization, but only if the files match their defined match conditions (
pathsorextensions). - Repo-specific rules apply only to the selected repository and follow their own match filters.
- If a file satisfies both org and repo matches, both rule sets are applied — org rules act as the shared baseline, while repo rules add more granular or project-specific checks.
4. How do I test before submitting?
Use “Show Preview” in the Custom Instructions tab to check how your YAML configuration will be structured and which repositories your rules will apply to. This helps verify that your match conditions (paths, extensions) are correctly set. The actual file-level matches are only visible during a live review, where Refacto shows which instructions were applied or skipped for specific files.
5. I edited one block — do I need to resubmit all?
No — only select updated/rejected blocks before submission.6. Are comments inside YAML counted in limits?
No, only characters insideinstructions: fields count.
7. Can I use multiple file patterns?
Yes,paths: and extensions: accept arrays up to 20 items each.