code-review

Guide pull request reviews through a six-step checklist with severity levels.

2|Updated Feb 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BigPapiCB/Universal-Claude-Skills --skill code-review-bigpapicb
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Skill: code-review
Source: https://github.com/BigPapiCB/Universal-Claude-Skills/tree/main/code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BigPapiCB/Universal-Claude-Skills --skill code-review-bigpapicb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a repeatable, thorough checklist to evaluate code changes for correctness, security, and maintainability, reducing review variability and leftover defects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decision-tree PR review workflow guiding reviewers through the appropriate steps.
  • Severity levels (CRITICAL, MAJOR, MINOR, NITPICK) to prioritize findings.
  • Clear Output Format and a reusable anti-pattern and checklist to improve code quality.
  • Use Case: On a PR, run the skill to validate code changes across languages and generate prioritized findings.

Quick Start

Review the latest pull request following the six steps and report findings with actionable fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-review

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

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How do I automate code review for pull requests across different programming languages?

Automated code review for pull requests uses a structured six-step process to evaluate changes across languages, checking correctness, security, performance, and maintainability. This enforces consistency and generates prioritized findings with actionable fixes.

What's the best way to prioritize findings during a pull request review?

Prioritizing pull request review findings uses severity levels like CRITICAL, MAJOR, MINOR, and NITPICK. This classification helps reviewers focus on high-impact defects first, reducing leftover issues and aligning with best practices.

How does a systematic review checklist improve software maintainability?

A systematic review checklist improves software maintainability by guiding reviewers through a decision-tree workflow for each pull request. This repeatable process reduces review variability and ensures all code changes meet quality standards.

Can I use a structured code review workflow for debugging and performance checks?

Structured code review workflows support debugging and performance checks by validating code changes against a configurable checklist. This process identifies defects and bottlenecks early, ensuring software projects maintain optimal performance.

Does a standardized review process work without external dependencies?

A standardized review process works without external dependencies by applying an internal six-step evaluation framework. It uses explicit output formats and severity levels to guide reviewers through correctness and security checks independently.