code-review

Review source code for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability issues.

Updated Mar 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CloudyWing/ai-dotfiles --skill code-review-cloudywing
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: code-review
Source: https://github.com/CloudyWing/ai-dotfiles/tree/main/skills/code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CloudyWing/ai-dotfiles --skill code-review-cloudywing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a consistent, structured review of source code to surface correctness, security, performance, readability, and maintainability issues so developers receive clear, prioritized feedback instead of ad-hoc comments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multidimensional Checklist: Evaluates correctness, security, performance, readability, maintainability, and convention compliance in a single pass.
  • Prioritized Three-Tier Output: Produces mandatory fixes, recommended improvements, and optional optimizations with specific locations and remediation suggestions.
  • Practical Scenarios: Use for quick IDE-selected snippets, pull request audits, code health checks, or onboarding reviews to produce a concise action list and one-line overall assessment.

Quick Start

Ask the code-review skill to review the selected code for correctness, security, performance, readability, and maintainability and provide a prioritized three-tier findings list with specific locations and a one-line overall assessment.

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 perform a structured code review for security and performance issues?

A structured code review evaluates correctness, security, performance, readability, and maintainability in a single pass. It produces a prioritized three-tier findings list with specific locations and remediation suggestions without modifying any code.

Can I use this to review a pull request or just a small code snippet?

You can review pull requests, IDE selections, and one-off code snippets. The code review applies across various languages and frameworks to provide a concise action list and a one-line overall assessment.

What is the best way to prioritize findings from a code audit?

The best way to prioritize code audit findings is using a three-tier list: mandatory fixes, recommended improvements, and optional optimizations. This approach surfaces critical issues first while tracking further enhancements.

Does the code review skill automatically fix the issues it finds?

No, the code review does not modify any code. It only identifies issues and provides a prioritized findings list with exact locations and remediation suggestions, leaving the actual code changes to the developer.

How does a multidimensional checklist improve code maintainability?

A multidimensional checklist improves maintainability by evaluating convention compliance and readability alongside correctness. This ensures developers receive clear, structured feedback rather than ad-hoc comments.

When do I need a static analysis audit for my source code?

You need a static analysis audit for code health checks, pull request reviews, or onboarding. It surfaces maintainability and security issues, providing a structured action list for immediate improvements.