analyze-code

Analyze code quality, security practices, and potential smells.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lgtm-hq/claude-skills --skill analyze-code-lgtm-hq
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Skill: analyze-code
Source: https://github.com/lgtm-hq/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/analyze-code
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lgtm-hq/claude-skills --skill analyze-code-lgtm-hq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Developers and reviewers need to identify code smells, security vulnerabilities, and implementation issues to improve software quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Code Reviewing: Detects code smells, security issues, and implementation flaws efficiently.
  • Quality Assurance: Assists teams in maintaining scalable, performant, and secure codebases.
  • Use Case: When asked to review a complex code repository for potential vulnerabilities and quality issues, provide actionable feedback to improve code standards and safety.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to analyze your codebase for quality, security, and maintainability issues to get actionable insights.

Frequently Asked Questions about analyze-code

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I perform a security analysis and code review on a repository?

To perform a security analysis and code review, you analyze the codebase to detect code smells, security vulnerabilities, and implementation flaws, providing actionable feedback to improve standards and safety.

What is static analysis for code quality and when do I need it?

Static analysis for code quality is the process of examining code to identify smells and vulnerabilities without executing it. You need it during code reviewing and quality assurance to maintain scalable, performant, and secure codebases.

Do I need external dependencies to run a security analysis on my code?

No external dependencies are required to run a security analysis on your code. The analysis provides in-depth detection of quality issues and vulnerabilities across various projects without needing additional environment setup.

What's the best way to detect code smells and maintain a secure codebase?

The best way to detect code smells and maintain a secure codebase is through comprehensive static analysis that reviews complex repositories for potential vulnerabilities, ensuring your implementation remains performant and scalable.

Are there limitations when using static analysis for software testing workflows?

While static analysis provides in-depth detection of quality and security issues for software testing workflows, it focuses on identifying code smells and vulnerabilities rather than executing runtime tests or dynamic functional validation.