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github-code-review

Review local Git changes and GitHub pull requests with inline comments.

1|Updated Jun 25, 2026
Search Tags:#git#code review#github#pull requests#security scanning#quality checks#pre-push validation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL --skill github-code-review-signmanal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-code-review
Source: https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL/tree/main/skills/github/github-code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL --skill github-code-review-signmanal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Manual code reviews for GitHub pull requests and local pre-push changes are inconsistent, time-consuming, and often miss critical security or quality issues that can lead to production bugs or vulnerabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-Push Local Review: Scan local Git changes before pushing to catch debug statements, hardcoded secrets, merge conflict markers, and common code quality issues.
  • Full GitHub PR Review: Perform end-to-end pull request reviews including inline comments, formal approval or change requests, and structured summary comments posted directly to GitHub.
  • Structured Review Checklists: Systematically evaluate code for correctness, security, code quality, test coverage, performance, and documentation using a standardized framework.
  • Use Case: A development team can use this skill to automatically scan incoming PRs for SQL injection vulnerabilities, missing test coverage for edge cases, and duplicated logic, cutting manual review time in half while ensuring consistent quality standards.

Quick Start

Ask the github-code-review skill to review open pull request #42 for security flaws, missing test coverage, and code quality issues, then submit a formal review with inline comments directly to GitHub.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-code-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub pull request reviews for security and quality issues?▼

Automate GitHub pull request reviews by applying a standardized checklist to scan diffs for SQL injection, missing tests, and code quality issues. This reduces manual review overhead and catches critical vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle.

Can I validate local Git changes before pushing to catch hardcoded secrets?▼

Yes, you can validate local Git changes before pushing to catch debug statements, hardcoded secrets, merge conflict markers, and common code quality issues. Pre-push validation ensures early issue detection before code reaches the remote repository.

What is the best way to submit inline comments and formal approvals on GitHub PRs?▼

The best way to submit inline comments and formal approvals is by integrating GitHub API or gh CLI interactions directly into the review workflow. This allows automated end-to-end pull request reviews with structured summary comments posted to GitHub.

Does this code review workflow use a structured checklist for correctness and performance?▼

Yes, this code review workflow uses a structured checklist to systematically evaluate code for correctness, security, code quality, test coverage, performance, and documentation. This standardized framework ensures consistent quality standards across all reviewed pull requests.

Do I need the gh CLI to perform formal change requests on pull requests?▼

You need either the GitHub API or the gh CLI to perform formal change requests and submit inline comments on pull requests. This integration enables automated end-to-end PR review workflows including formal approval and structured summary postings.

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