code-review

Identify and report actionable issues in code across pull requests and diffs.

174|23|Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop --skill code-review-redwoodog
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Skill: code-review
Source: https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop/tree/main/skills/claude-code/code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop --skill code-review-redwoodog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Code reviews are essential to catching defects, security vulnerabilities, and maintainability issues early, but manual review can be slow and inconsistent. This skill provides a structured approach to evaluate code for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability, guiding engineers to actionable improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured review workflow that covers correctness, security, performance, and maintainability.
  • Applicable to pull requests, diffs, and code changes across languages and repositories.
  • Use Case: Before merging a PR, perform a thorough assessment to identify critical defects, security risks, and optimization opportunities.

Quick Start

Provide the most recent PR changes to be reviewed and ask for a thorough code-quality 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 perform a thorough code review on a pull request to catch security and maintainability issues?

To perform a thorough code review, provide the most recent PR changes and request a code-quality assessment. The process applies a structured workflow with context gathering, full-file context review, and a systematic checklist to identify actionable issues across correctness, security, performance, and maintainability.

What is the best way to check code changes across different languages for correctness and performance?

Checking code changes across languages requires a structured review workflow that evaluates correctness and performance. This approach applies a systematic checklist to diffs and code changes across repositories, guiding engineers to prioritized remediation and actionable improvements.

Can I use a structured code review workflow for diffs across multiple repositories?

Yes, you can apply this structured code review workflow to diffs and code changes across languages and repositories. It systematically evaluates code for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability, providing prioritized remediation guidance for identified issues.

How does a systematic code review checklist improve software engineering quality?

A systematic code review checklist improves software engineering quality by providing a consistent, structured approach to evaluate code. It covers correctness, security, performance, and maintainability, ensuring manual reviews catch defects and vulnerabilities early with prioritized remediation guidance.

What should I provide to get a code-quality assessment before merging a PR?

To get a code-quality assessment before merging a PR, provide the most recent PR changes or diffs. The review then applies a structured workflow to identify critical defects, security risks, and optimization opportunities across the full file context.