code-reviewer

Analyze code diffs for bugs, security vulnerabilities, and architectural concerns.

Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Blake-John/agent-config --skill code-reviewer-blake-john
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Skill: code-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/Blake-John/agent-config/tree/main/.agents/skill_spec/code-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Blake-John/agent-config --skill code-reviewer-blake-john

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Analyzes code diffs and files to identify bugs, security vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, insecure deserialization), code smells, N+1 queries, naming issues, and architectural concerns, then produces a structured review report with prioritized, actionable feedback. Use when reviewing pull requests, conducting code quality audits, identifying refactoring opportunities, or checking for security issues. Invoke for PR reviews, code quality checks, refactoring suggestions, review code, code quality. Complements specialized skills (security-reviewer, test-master) by providing broad-scope review across correctness, performance, maintainability, and test coverage in a single pass.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects bugs, security vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, insecure deserialization), code smells, N+1 queries, naming issues, and architectural concerns.
  • Produces a structured review report with prioritized, actionable feedback.
  • Use-case: PR reviews, code quality audits, refactoring opportunities, security checks across codebases.

Quick Start

Review the given PR and return a report with critical issues first, followed by major and minor issues, including concrete code examples and suggested fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-reviewer

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

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How do I conduct a thorough code review for a pull request?

A thorough code review analyzes code diffs to identify bugs, security vulnerabilities, code smells, and architectural concerns. It returns a structured, prioritized report with actionable recommendations and concrete fixes.

What security vulnerabilities should I look for during a code review?

Code reviews should detect security vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and insecure deserialization. Analyzing the code diff helps pinpoint these issues alongside N+1 queries and other critical code quality problems.

Can I get refactoring suggestions and code quality audits in a single pass?

Yes, a single-pass code review can identify refactoring opportunities and conduct code quality audits. It evaluates correctness, performance, maintainability, and test coverage across typical software projects simultaneously.

What is the best way to prioritize architectural concerns and bugs in a PR review?

The best way to prioritize architectural concerns and bugs is to generate a structured review report. This report orders critical issues first, followed by major and minor ones, including concrete code examples and suggested fixes.

Does broad-scope code review work with specialized security checks?

Broad-scope code review complements specialized security checks by covering correctness, performance, and maintainability across the codebase. It provides a comprehensive overview while specialized tools focus deeply on specific security vulnerabilities.