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code-review

Review pull requests for security, performance, and architectural issues.

35|1|Updated Nov 6, 2011
Search Tags:#testing#architecture#security#code-quality#code-review#PR-feedback
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/steveclarke/dotfiles --skill code-review-steveclarke
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: code-review
Source: https://github.com/steveclarke/dotfiles/tree/main/ai/skills/code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/steveclarke/dotfiles --skill code-review-steveclarke

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, thorough, and educational code review process to help reviewers deliver actionable feedback, improve code quality, and share knowledge.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Initial Comprehensive Scan: Review changes for security, performance, code quality, architecture, testing, and documentation.
  • Feature Documentation Verification: Check alignment with spec/plan/requirements and suggest updates to docs as needed.
  • Guided Feedback Delivery: Generate concise, actionable feedback with concrete recommendations for developers.

Quick Start

Review the latest pull request in a repository and provide a structured feedback summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a thorough code review that catches security and architecture issues?▼

Code review systematically evaluates pull request changes across security, performance, code quality, architecture, testing, and documentation. A structured phase-based workflow identifies issues early, ensures alignment with requirements, and delivers actionable feedback to developers.

What should I check when reviewing code for security and quality?▼

Evidence-based checks examine security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, maintainability concerns, and architectural compliance. Review against specifications, plans, and requirements to validate that changes meet design intent and quality standards.

How do I provide actionable feedback during pull request reviews?▼

Guided feedback delivery generates concise, specific recommendations tied to concrete issues. Frame suggestions with context from security, performance, and architecture analysis so developers understand the rationale and can implement improvements confidently.

Can code reviews scale without sacrificing thoroughness?▼

Structured, phase-based code review processes enable reviewers to systematically evaluate changes at scale. Standardized checks and clear feedback frameworks maintain quality and consistency across multiple pull requests without overwhelming review effort.

How do I verify that code changes align with project specifications and requirements?▼

Feature documentation verification checks that pull request changes satisfy spec, plan, and requirements alignment. Cross-reference modifications against design intent and suggest documentation updates to keep records synchronized with implementation.

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