code-review

Review code against a structured checklist for correctness, readability, architecture, performance, tests, and security.

3|4|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jamestorrevillas/dev-skills --skill code-review-jamestorrevillas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: code-review
Source: https://github.com/jamestorrevillas/dev-skills/tree/main/.github/skills/code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamestorrevillas/dev-skills --skill code-review-jamestorrevillas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Code reviews are essential for quality but can become time-consuming and subjective; this skill provides a structured approach to enforce consistent, actionable feedback that improves correctness, readability, security, and architecture without derailing development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Review Philosophy: Focus on the code and outcomes, not personalities, to guide constructive feedback.
  • Feedback Categories: Use BLOCKER, WARNING, SUGGESTION, QUESTION, NITPICK, PRAISE to convey impact and urgency.
  • Code Quality Checklist: Apply checks for Correctness, Readability, Architecture, Performance, and Tests; include Security Review per OWASP guidelines.
  • Security & Architecture Reviews: Integrated guidelines for secure coding and sound system design during reviews.
  • Self-Review & PR Workflow: Templates and tips to enable effective self-review before sharing with others.

Quick Start

Submit a pull request diff and ask me to apply the code-review guidelines to the changes.

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 on a pull request?

To perform a structured code review on a pull request, submit your PR diff to apply a formal checklist that evaluates correctness, readability, architecture, performance, tests, and security.

How does a code quality checklist work for frontend and backend projects?

A code quality checklist enforces consistent, actionable feedback across frontend, backend, and libraries by systematically applying checks for correctness, readability, architecture, performance, and tests during reviews.

Can I use a code review checklist for security and architecture audits?

Yes, you can use this code review checklist for security and architecture audits, applying OWASP guidelines for secure coding and integrated checks for sound system design across various languages and frameworks.

What is the best way to categorize code review feedback for actionable results?

The best way to categorize code review feedback is using severity levels like BLOCKER, WARNING, SUGGESTION, QUESTION, NITPICK, and PRAISE to convey impact and urgency constructively without derailing development.

How do I conduct an effective self-review before sharing a pull request?

To conduct an effective self-review before sharing a pull request, apply the code review guidelines and checklist templates to your own changes to identify and fix code quality gaps beforehand.

Does static analysis for code quality work without specific framework dependencies?

Yes, static analysis for code quality works without specific framework dependencies, enforcing correctness, readability, architecture, performance, and security checks across languages and frameworks universally.