code-review

Apply a structured checklist to review code for defects and security risks.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pjordan/claude-toolkit --skill code-review-pjordan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: code-review
Source: https://github.com/pjordan/claude-toolkit/tree/main/skills/examples/code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pjordan/claude-toolkit --skill code-review-pjordan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides Claude through comprehensive code reviews, helping to identify defects, security risks, and maintainability issues across codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Review Process: initial scan, functional checks, security assessment, performance considerations, and documentation quality.
  • Quality & Security Focus: helps catch vulnerabilities, coding standards violations, and maintainability issues.
  • Use Case: when reviewing pull requests or performing pre-commit checks, you can run this skill to generate actionable feedback and a repair plan.

Quick Start

To use this skill, prompt Claude with the code snippet you want reviewed and ask for a structured 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 automate code reviews for pull requests?

Automate code reviews by applying a structured checklist to identify defects, security risks, and maintainability issues. Provide a code snippet to generate actionable feedback and a repair plan across languages and frameworks.

What is a structured code review checklist?

A structured code review checklist enforces evaluation of functionality, security, performance, testing, and documentation. It guides an initial scan, functional checks, security assessment, performance considerations, and documentation quality to catch vulnerabilities.

Can I use this for pre-commit checks across different programming languages?

Yes, you can use this structured checklist review for pre-commit checks across languages and frameworks. It evaluates code quality, security risks, and maintainability without requiring specific dependencies or components.

How do I assess security risks and maintainability issues in my code?

Assess security risks and maintainability issues by running a checklist-driven evaluation. It performs a security assessment and documentation quality check to catch vulnerabilities and coding standards violations, generating a repair plan.

Does automated static analysis catch coding standards violations?

Automated static analysis via a structured checklist helps catch coding standards violations and vulnerabilities. It applies functional checks and performance considerations to identify defects and maintainability issues.

What is the best way to review code quality before merging?

The best way to review code quality before merging is applying a structured checklist evaluation. It identifies defects, security risks, and maintainability issues during pull requests, generating actionable feedback and a repair plan.