code-review-preferences

Codifies a 3-pass evaluation and structured feedback checklist for code reviews.

1|Updated Dec 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChaiWithJai/claude-code-mastery --skill code-review-preferences
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: code-review-preferences
Source: https://github.com/ChaiWithJai/claude-code-mastery/tree/main/exercises/02-first-skill/solution
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChaiWithJai/claude-code-mastery --skill code-review-preferences

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Aligns code review practices across teams by codifying standards and review methodologies, reducing debates and inconsistencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured 3-Pass Review: Understand, correctness, and improvements to guide productive feedback.
  • Standardized Feedback: Must/Should/Nice-to-Check criteria to ensure thorough, consistent reviews.
  • Team Alignment: Provides a shared vocabulary for PR discussions and quality benchmarks.

Quick Start

Review PRs by applying the 3-pass method and the feedback style guidelines to deliver clear, actionable comments.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-review-preferences

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

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How do I standardize pull request reviews across my software team?

Standardize pull request reviews by codifying team guidelines into a structured 3-pass evaluation and a must/should/nice-to-check feedback checklist, ensuring consistent review quality and reducing friction across development teams.

What is the 3-pass method for code review?

The 3-pass method for code review evaluates changes in three stages: understanding the intent, verifying correctness, and identifying improvements. This structured approach guides productive feedback and ensures thorough analysis during feature reviews and refactoring tasks.

How do I structure code review comments to reduce team friction?

Structure code review comments using must/should/nice-to-check criteria to categorize feedback severity. This standardization provides a shared vocabulary for PR discussions, reduces debates, and promotes productive knowledge sharing among team members.

Can I apply team review guidelines to refactoring and maintenance tasks?

Yes, you can apply team review guidelines to refactoring and maintenance tasks. The structured evaluation method and feedback checklist are designed to work across PRs, feature reviews, and ongoing software maintenance to ensure consistent quality assurance.

What's the best way to align code review practices for a development team?

The best way to align code review practices is codifying shared standards and review methodologies into a structured checklist. This establishes common quality benchmarks and a shared vocabulary, eliminating inconsistencies and reducing review debates.