code-review-checklist

Define a code review checklist covering correctness, security, performance, and documentation.

Updated Dec 28, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oalansilva/crypto --skill code-review-checklist-oalansilva
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: code-review-checklist
Source: https://github.com/oalansilva/crypto/tree/main/.agent/skills/code-review-checklist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oalansilva/crypto --skill code-review-checklist-oalansilva

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured, repeatable checklist to evaluate code quality, security, performance, and documentation, reducing defects and risky changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured checks for Correctness, Security, Performance, Documentation, and Testing.
  • Guidance for identifying anti-patterns and common pitfalls.
  • Uniform review criteria that can be applied across languages and teams.
  • Training material to onboard junior engineers with measurable checkpoints.
  • Reference patterns and examples to speed up code reviews.

Quick Start

Run this checklist on a pull request and mark items as you verify each criterion.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-review-checklist

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

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What should a code review checklist include to ensure software security and quality?

A code review checklist should include structured checks for correctness, security, performance, documentation, and testing to reduce defects and risky changes.

How do I standardize code review criteria across different programming languages?

You can standardize code review criteria by applying uniform review guidelines that identify anti-patterns and common pitfalls, ensuring consistent quality assessments across languages and teams.

Can I use a code review checklist to onboard junior engineers?

Yes, a code review checklist serves as training material to onboard junior engineers by providing measurable checkpoints and reference patterns to speed up reviews.

What is the best way to evaluate code maintainability during a pull request?

The best way to evaluate maintainability is to run through a comprehensive checklist covering correctness, security, performance, and documentation checks, marking items as you verify each criterion.

Does a structured code review process help with static analysis and quality assurance?

Yes, a structured code review process satisfies requirements for static analysis and quality assurance by providing standardized prompts and actionable review criteria for safer, cleaner code.