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 | Secret | Purpose |
 |--------|---------|
 | `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY` | Claude API key (from Anthropic console) |
-| `AI_REVIEW_TOKEN` | Gitea API token with `write:issue` + `read:repository` scopes (use a bot/service account) |
+| `AI_REVIEW_TOKEN` | Gitea API token with `write:repository` + `read:repository` scopes (use a bot/service account) |
 
 **Setup Steps**:
-1. Create a Gitea bot/service account and generate an API token with `write:issue` + `read:repository` scopes
+1. Create a Gitea bot/service account and generate an API token with `write:repository` + `read:repository` scopes
 2. Add `AI_REVIEW_TOKEN` secret in Gitea repo settings → Actions → Secrets
 3. Add `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY` secret with your Anthropic API key
 4. Ensure the `shared-prompts` submodule is initialized (`git submodule update --init`)