Flag over-engineering and YAGNI violations in code reviews with per-issue outputs.
npx skills add https://github.com/hairihou/dotfiles --skill code-critic
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: code-critic Source: https://github.com/hairihou/dotfiles/tree/main/src/.claude/skills/code-critic Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hairihou/dotfiles --skill code-critic
It acts as a brutally honest code reviewer, prioritizing correctness, security, and production risk, while avoiding non-actionable concerns.
Request a concise critique of a function that introduces an unnecessary abstraction, with a recommended concrete refactor and high priority.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Code critique identifies over-engineering by flagging abstractions that violate YAGNI and KISS principles. It traces logic flaws and unnecessary complexity to their root cause, then provides actionable fixes with priority levels, helping you enforce minimality in production code.
Critical code review prioritizes correctness, security, and production risk while excluding formatting or style concerns. This Skill applies structured analysis that captures Problem, Root Cause, Impact, Fix, and Priority for each issue, ensuring reviews stay actionable and focused on real risks.
Root-cause focus traces issues to their origin rather than addressing symptoms. By identifying the underlying problem driving a flaw, you replace superficial patches with concrete, sustainable refactors that eliminate the issue durably.
Yes. Code critique applies brutal, honest analysis to detect logic flaws, edge cases, and security risks before deployment. It delivers standardized output with suggested fixes and priority ratings, enabling teams to catch production risks early.
Critical code review excludes formatting, naming, and stylistic preferences—concerns that don't affect correctness or security. By filtering to functional and security issues only, reviews remain concise and focused on problems that matter in production.
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