code-review-criteria

Evaluate code quality against criteria for tests, clarity, naming, consistency, and scope.

6|3|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Jitsusama/agentic-harness.pi --skill code-review-criteria-jitsusama
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Skill: code-review-criteria
Source: https://github.com/Jitsusama/agentic-harness.pi/tree/main/skills/code-review-criteria
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Jitsusama/agentic-harness.pi --skill code-review-criteria-jitsusama

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive checklist and guidelines for evaluating code quality, ensuring that code reviews are thorough, consistent, and focused on the most important aspects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detailed Evaluation Criteria: Covers test quality, implementation readability, naming conventions, consistency, and scope.
  • Prioritized Feedback: Guides reviewers to focus on correctness, security, and architecture before style.
  • Use Case: When reviewing a pull request, use this Skill to systematically assess the code against best practices, identify potential issues, and provide constructive feedback.

Quick Start

Use the code-review-criteria skill to evaluate the quality of the provided code snippet.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-review-criteria

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

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What criteria should I use for a structured code review?

Structured code review criteria should evaluate test behavior, implementation clarity, naming conventions, consistency, and scope. This ensures reviews are objective and comprehensive, prioritizing correctness, security, and architecture before style to maintain high software standards.

How do I evaluate code quality during a pull request review?

Evaluate code quality during a pull request by systematically assessing test behavior, implementation readability, naming conventions, and scope against best practices. Focus feedback on correctness and architecture first, then style, to identify issues and provide constructive improvements.

What is the best way to prioritize feedback in a code review?

The best way to prioritize code review feedback is to focus on correctness, security, and architecture before addressing style. Using detailed evaluation criteria ensures reviewers address the most critical implementation issues first, maintaining high code standards objectively.

Does a code review checklist help ensure consistency across software development teams?

A code review checklist ensures consistency across software development teams by providing structured, objective criteria for evaluating test behavior, implementation clarity, and scope. It guides reviewers to apply best practices uniformly during every pull request assessment.

Can I use these code review criteria for any software engineering workflow?

Yes, you can use these code review criteria for any software engineering workflow needing structured, objective code assessments. The guidelines apply broadly to evaluating test quality, implementation readability, naming conventions, and scope during pull requests.

Why should code reviews focus on architecture before style?

Code reviews should focus on architecture before style because correctness and security issues have a higher impact on software quality than formatting. Prioritizing structural evaluation criteria ensures that implementation clarity and test behavior are validated before stylistic preferences.