code-review

Automate code audits assessing SOLID/DRY, naming, tests, performance, and security.

1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paulingham/.claude --skill code-review-paulingham
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: code-review
Source: https://github.com/paulingham/.claude/tree/main/skills/code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paulingham/.claude --skill code-review-paulingham

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the Review phase code audit by assessing SOLID/DRY, naming clarity, test quality, performance, and security considerations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Spawns a read-only code-reviewer agent to assess code health against engineering standards.
  • Focuses on design decisions and abstractions, naming clarity, DRY/SOLID compliance, test quality, and edge-case handling.
  • Provides a structured verdict flow to advance or request changes in the PR workflow.

Quick Start

Invoke this skill after the Build phase completes to spawn the code-reviewer and obtain a verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate code review for SOLID and DRY compliance in a PR workflow?

Automated code review for SOLID and DRY compliance is handled by spawning a read-only code-reviewer agent that assesses design decisions, naming clarity, and abstractions to produce a structured APPROVE or CHANGES_REQUESTED verdict.

What does an automated code audit assess during the Review phase?

An automated code audit assesses SOLID and DRY principles, naming clarity, test quality, performance, and security considerations to ensure code health against engineering standards.

When should I run automated code analysis in my pipeline?

Automated code analysis should be run after the Build phase completes and can be executed in parallel with security review to advance or request changes in the PR workflow.

Can I use a read-only agent for code review without modifying my codebase?

Yes, the automated code review uses a read-only code-reviewer agent that enforces guardrails and returns a structured findings report without modifying the codebase.

How does automated code review handle test quality and edge-case checking?

Automated code review handles test quality by evaluating test coverage and edge-case handling as part of its structured findings report to determine if the code meets engineering standards.