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github-code-review

Review local git changes and GitHub pull requests with inline comments via gh or REST API.

Updated Jul 3, 2026
Search Tags:#code review#pull request#github#gh cli#rest api#git diff#inline comments
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CHENHUI-X/toolbox --skill github-code-review-chenhui-x
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-code-review
Source: https://github.com/CHENHUI-X/toolbox/tree/main/custom-skills/github/github-code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CHENHUI-X/toolbox --skill github-code-review-chenhui-x

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What problem does it solve? Reviewing code changes before pushing or evaluating open pull requests requires juggling diffs, context, and GitHub APIs manually, which is slow and error-prone. This Skill provides a structured workflow for inspecting diffs, applying a review checklist, and posting inline comments or formal reviews to GitHub. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Local Pre-Push Review: Analyze staged or branch diffs with plain git, scanning for debug statements, secrets, conflict markers, and oversized files. - Full PR Review Workflow: Fetch PR metadata, check out the PR branch locally, run tests and linters, then submit an atomic review with inline comments via gh CLI or the GitHub REST API. - Structured Feedback Format: Present findings as Critical, Warnings, Suggestions, and Looks Good sections, with a reusable output template for PR summary comments. - Use Case: A teammate asks you to review PR #123. The Skill checks out the branch, runs the test suite, flags a SQL injection in src/auth.py, and posts a REQUEST_CHANGES review with inline comments and a summary comment. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to review PR number 123 on the current repository and post inline comments for any issues found.

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 from the command line?▼

Fetch the PR branch with git fetch origin pull/123/head:pr-123 and check it out, then inspect the diff with git diff main...HEAD. Use gh pr review or the GitHub REST API to submit an approve, request-changes, or comment review with inline comments.

How to add inline comments to a GitHub PR via API?▼

Post to the pulls/{number}/comments endpoint with the file path, line number, commit SHA, and comment body. Alternatively, submit multiple comments atomically through the pulls/{number}/reviews endpoint with an event of APPROVE, REQUEST_CHANGES, or COMMENT.

Can I review code without the gh CLI installed?▼

Yes, all PR interactions work with plain git plus curl against the GitHub REST API using a GITHUB_TOKEN. Local diff review needs only git, and the token can be read from a .env file or git credentials.

How do I check my changes for secrets before pushing to GitHub?▼

Run git diff main...HEAD piped through grep with patterns like password, secret, api_key, or token to catch credentials. Also scan for debug statements, TODO markers, and merge conflict markers before committing.

When should I request changes versus approve a pull request?▼

Request changes when any critical or warning-level issue exists, such as security vulnerabilities or missing error handling. Approve when only minor suggestions remain, and use a plain comment review for draft PRs or uncertain findings.

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