diff --git a/.coderabbit.yaml b/.coderabbit.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..354484e2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.coderabbit.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+language: "en"
+early_access: false
+reviews:
+  high_level_summary: true
+  poem: false
+  review_status: true
+  collapse_walkthrough: true
+  path_filters:
+  - "!**/.xml"
+  - "!**/.json"
+  path_instructions:
+  - path: "**/*.js"
+    instructions: "Review the Python code for conformity with Python best practices."
+  - path: "docs/**/*.md"
+    instructions: "Review the documentation for readability and clarity."
+  - path: "**/*.tf"
+    instructions: "Review the HCL / Terraform code for readability and clarity. Make sure Terraform best practices are being followed."
+  - path: "tests/**/*.py"
+    instructions: |
+      "Assess the unit test code employing the PyTest testing framework. Confirm that:
+      - The tests adhere to PyTest's established best practices.
+      - Test descriptions are sufficiently detailed to clarify the purpose of each test."
+  auto_review:
+    enabled: false
+    ignore_title_keywords:
+    - "WIP"
+    - "DO NOT MERGE"
+    drafts: false
+    base_branches:
+    - "develop"
+chat:
+  auto_reply: true
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 7ac88218..478b9179 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -128,10 +128,6 @@ dmypy.json
 # Pyre type checker
 .pyre/
 
-# stack yaml files
-*.yaml
-*.yaml
-
 # not the metadata file
 !metadata.yaml
 
@@ -152,3 +148,4 @@ terraform.tfstate.backup
 
 # used for testing
 testing.tfvars.json
+