ct-receiving-code-review

Guides verification and implementation of code review feedback with technical rigor.

1|Updated Sep 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mercadona/control-tower --skill ct-receiving-code-review-mercadona
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Skill: ct-receiving-code-review
Source: https://github.com/mercadona/control-tower/tree/main/plugin/skills/ct-receiving-code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mercadona/control-tower --skill ct-receiving-code-review-mercadona

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Receiving code review feedback often triggers performative agreement or blind implementation, leading to wrong changes, broken functionality, or unverified assumptions. This Skill enforces a disciplined response pattern: read, understand, verify against the codebase, then implement or push back with technical reasoning. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured Response Pattern: A six-step workflow (read, understand, verify, evaluate, respond, implement) that prevents premature agreement and batch implementation without testing. - Source-Specific Handling: Different rules for feedback from a trusted human partner versus external reviewers, including YAGNI checks for suggested features and pushback guidance when suggestions conflict with prior architectural decisions. - Use Case: A reviewer on a GitHub pull request suggests removing legacy code and adding a metrics endpoint. Instead of agreeing, you grep the codebase, find the endpoint is uncalled and the legacy code is needed for backward compatibility, then reply in the review thread with technical reasoning. ## Quick Start Use the ct-receiving-code-review skill to evaluate the review comments on my pull request before I implement anything.

Frequently Asked Questions about ct-receiving-code-review

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

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How should I respond to code review feedback before implementing it?

Read the complete feedback, restate each requirement in your own words, verify it against the actual codebase, then implement one item at a time with tests. Avoid performative agreement like "great point" and never implement before verifying technical correctness.

How do I handle unclear items in multi-item review feedback?

Stop and ask for clarification on the unclear items before implementing anything. Partial understanding leads to wrong implementation because items are often related, so state which items you understand and which need clarification.

When should I push back on a code review suggestion?

Push back when a suggestion breaks existing functionality, violates YAGNI for unused features, is technically incorrect for your stack, or conflicts with prior architectural decisions. Use technical reasoning and reference working code or tests rather than being defensive.

Should I treat external reviewer feedback the same as my team lead's feedback?

No. Feedback from a trusted partner can be implemented after understanding, while external reviewer suggestions require verification against the codebase first. If external feedback conflicts with prior decisions, discuss with your partner before proceeding.

How do I reply to inline review comments on GitHub pull requests?

Reply within the comment thread using the GitHub API replies endpoint for that specific comment, not as a top-level PR comment. This keeps the discussion attached to the relevant line of code.