diff --git a/.coderabbit.yaml b/.coderabbit.yaml
index 3f7af92e40..a91532b8ce 100644
--- a/.coderabbit.yaml
+++ b/.coderabbit.yaml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ reviews:
   profile: chill
   auto_review:
     enabled: false
+  review_status: false
   poem: false
 chat:
   auto_reply: false
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 5f70dbefd2..bc6d4152bd 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@
   It is also mandatory to open a relevant issue (either Package Request or Bug Report) for
   discussion with the maintainers, before creating any new PR.
   Read the contributing guide first to save both your and our time.
+
+  Automatic code review is supported but disabled by default in this repository.
+  You may trigger AI code review by requesting `Copilot` from the Reviewers menu,
+  or by commenting `@coderabbitai review`.
 -->
 
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