code-review-rules

Enforce severity, decision matrix, and escalation rules during code reviews.

47|2|Updated Feb 22, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/hex0xdeadbeef/claude-kit --skill code-review-rules
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Skill: code-review-rules
Source: https://github.com/hex0xdeadbeef/claude-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/code-review-rules
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hex0xdeadbeef/claude-kit --skill code-review-rules

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides structured, automated governance for code reviews, ensuring consistent severity classification, a formal decision matrix, and clear escalation rules to improve quality and security.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Severity Classification: BLOCKER/MAJOR/MINOR/NIT with explicit criteria for each level.
  • Decision Matrix & Auto-Escalation: A standardized verdict system and escalation paths to route issues correctly.
  • Quick-Check & Review Guidance: Step-by-step review flow, with guidance for architecture, security, and tests.
  • On-demand References: Integrated references for security and best practices used during reviews.
  • Use Case: Teams performing PR reviews receive consistent findings, automated checks, and a ready-to-share handoff payload.

Quick Start

Load this skill during code reviews to automatically apply governance checks to new changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-review-rules

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

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How do I enforce consistent severity classification during automated code reviews?

To enforce consistent severity classification during automated code reviews, apply a structured governance system that categorizes findings into BLOCKER, MAJOR, MINOR, and NIT levels with explicit criteria. This ensures consistent quality and security assessments across pull requests.

What is a decision matrix for code review governance and how does auto-escalation work?

A decision matrix for code review governance is a standardized verdict system that routes issues correctly through defined escalation paths. Auto-escalation automatically upgrades issue severity based on predefined rules, ensuring critical security and architecture violations trigger appropriate review workflows.

How do I apply automated grep-based checks to enforce code quality standards in pull requests?

You can apply automated grep-based checks to enforce code quality standards in pull requests by loading governance rules that assess diffs. This automatically evaluates changes against architecture rules, security checks, and test coverage standards across multiple programming languages.

Does this automated code review governance work across multiple programming languages?

Yes, this automated code review governance works across multiple programming languages. It assesses diffs and enforces architecture rules, security checks, and test coverage standards regardless of the specific language used in the pull request changes.

How do I structure a step-by-step review flow for architecture and security checks?

To structure a step-by-step review flow for architecture and security checks, apply a standardized governance skill during pull requests. This provides integrated references for best practices and yields a ready-to-share handoff payload containing consistent findings and automated checks.

Can I integrate automated code review checks into my existing pull request workflow?

Yes, you can integrate automated code review checks into existing pull request workflows. The governance skill loads during code reviews to automatically apply severity classification, decision matrices, and diff analysis directly to your new changes.