code-review

Review modified source files with principal-engineer checklists and diff-surface tripwires.

4|1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jcdendrite/claude-config --skill code-review-jcdendrite
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentโ–ผ
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: code-review
Source: https://github.com/jcdendrite/claude-config/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jcdendrite/claude-config --skill code-review-jcdendrite

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

๐Ÿ’ก This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you get a principal-engineer quality code review that catches correctness, hygiene, clarity, and security issues before changes are presented or committed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Principal-engineer depth: Reviews changed files thoroughly and flags only concrete issues.
  • Context-aware gating: Applies only the relevant domain checklists based on which files changed, and includes a size/over-elaboration gate.
  • Engineering-judgment tripwires: Detects judgment defects triggered by diff surface (e.g., unverified external-state claims, out-of-scope edits).
  • Operational coverage for key security controls: Ensures security-related changes have appropriate allow/deny test coverage.

Quick Start

Ask for a formal code review of the changes you are about to commit, and include the diff or staged file context.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a principal-engineer code review before committing Git changes?โ–ผ

To get a principal-engineer code review, provide your staged file context or Git diff. The review applies domain-specific checklists and judgment tripwires to flag concrete correctness, hygiene, clarity, and security issues before commit.

What is an implementation-fitness gate in a diff analysis?โ–ผ

An implementation-fitness gate is a quality control mechanism that evaluates modified source files. It enforces base and domain-specific checklists alongside diff-surface judgment tripwires to prevent ungrounded or out-of-scope code changes.

Can I use this code review skill for frontend and infrastructure domains?โ–ผ

Yes, you can use this code review skill for frontend and infrastructure domains. It applies context-aware gating by selecting only the relevant domain checklists based on which specific files changed in your diff.

How does the code review handle security controls and test coverage?โ–ผ

The code review handles security controls by enforcing operational coverage. It ensures that security-related changes within the modified source files have appropriate allow and deny test coverage applied during the diff analysis.

What are diff-surface judgment tripwires in a code review?โ–ผ

Diff-surface judgment tripwires are detection mechanisms that identify engineering judgment defects. They trigger on issues like unverified external-state claims or out-of-scope edits, preventing ungrounded modifications from passing the review gate.

Does the code review check for over-elaboration in modified files?โ–ผ

Yes, the code review checks for over-elaboration in modified files. It includes a size and over-elaboration gate alongside its base and domain-specific checklists to ensure changes remain concise and appropriately scoped.