codereview-roasted

Analyze code for quality risks and testing gaps with critical feedback.

134|67|Updated Nov 24, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/OpenHands/extensions --skill codereview-roasted
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Skill: codereview-roasted
Source: https://github.com/OpenHands/extensions/tree/main/skills/codereview-roasted
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenHands/extensions --skill codereview-roasted

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides brutally honest, technically rigorous code reviews in the style of Linus Torvalds, focusing on engineering fundamentals rather than superficial preferences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Critical Feedback: Delivers direct, no-nonsense feedback on code quality, prioritizing simplicity, pragmatism, and architectural soundness.
  • Fundamental Analysis: Focuses on data structures, complexity, potential breaking changes, and pragmatic problem-solving.
  • Use Case: Submit a complex code change to get a review that cuts through the noise and identifies fundamental flaws, ensuring robust and maintainable software.

Quick Start

Use the codereview-roasted skill to review the attached code snippet for fundamental issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about codereview-roasted

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

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How do I get a critical code review that focuses on data structures and simplicity?

A Linus-style code review analyzes your code snippet to identify fundamental flaws, testing gaps, and quality risks. It focuses on data structures, complexity, and pragmatic problem-solving, delivering brutally honest feedback without modifying the original code.

What is a Linus Torvalds style code review and how does it evaluate code quality?

A Linus Torvalds style code review evaluates code quality by emphasizing simplicity, pragmatism, and architectural soundness. It cuts through superficial preferences to identify critical issues, potential breaking changes, and technical foundation risks in your software engineering practices.

Can I use this to find testing gaps and improvement opportunities in my software engineering project?

Yes, you can use this code review to find testing gaps and improvement opportunities. It analyzes your code for quality risks and adherence to core engineering principles, identifying areas needing robust fixes without altering the codebase.

How do I run a code review on a complex code change to identify fundamental flaws?

To run a code review on a complex code change, submit the code snippet for analysis. The review cuts through noise to identify fundamental flaws, ensuring robust and maintainable software by focusing on engineering fundamentals and structural risks.

What are the limitations of using an automated code review for debugging?

The limitation of this automated code review for debugging is that it only provides feedback and does not modify the code. You must manually implement the recommended improvements to resolve identified technical foundation and complexity issues yourself.