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github-code-review

Review code diffs and pull requests for correctness, security, and quality issues.

Updated May 24, 2026
Search Tags:#git#code review#github#pull requests#security review#inline comments
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anxiety135790/hermes-skills --skill github-code-review-anxiety135790
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-code-review
Source: https://github.com/anxiety135790/hermes-skills/tree/main/github/github-code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anxiety135790/hermes-skills --skill github-code-review-anxiety135790

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you review code changes before they ship, whether they are local diffs or GitHub pull requests, so you can catch bugs, security issues, and maintainability problems early.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local change review: Inspect staged changes, branch diffs, file stats, and commit history to assess a patch before pushing.
  • Pull request review: Fetch PR metadata, changed files, diffs, and checks through gh or the GitHub API to review remote work end to end.
  • Inline and formal feedback: Leave general comments, inline review comments, and approve or request changes with structured summaries.
  • Review checklist guidance: Evaluate correctness, security, code quality, testing, performance, and documentation using a repeatable framework.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to review the current branch or a specific GitHub pull request and return findings as critical issues, warnings, suggestions, and things that look good.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-code-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review a GitHub pull request for security and correctness issues?▼

Review a GitHub pull request by analyzing diffs, PR metadata, and changed files to identify correctness, security, quality, testing, performance, and documentation issues using a repeatable checklist framework.

Can I review local git branch diffs before pushing to a remote repository?▼

Review local git branch diffs by inspecting staged changes, file stats, and commit history to assess the patch, catching bugs and maintainability problems early before pushing.

What is the best way to leave inline comments on a GitHub pull request automatically?▼

Leave inline comments on a GitHub pull request by fetching changed files and diffs through gh or the GitHub REST API, then posting structured review feedback including approvals and change requests.

Do I need the GitHub CLI or REST API authentication to review pull requests?▼

You need git access to gather context, and optional gh or GitHub REST API authentication to fetch remote pull request metadata and post review feedback like inline comments.

Does the code review process evaluate testing and documentation issues?▼

The code review process evaluates testing and documentation issues alongside correctness, security, code quality, and performance, returning findings categorized as critical issues, warnings, suggestions, and good elements.

Can I approve a pull request or request changes with structured feedback?▼

Approve a pull request or request changes by applying the review checklist to the diff, then submitting formal feedback with general comments, inline review comments, and structured summaries.

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