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handle-pr

Review GitHub pull requests end to end and draft review for approval.

413|31|Updated Mar 16, 2025
Search Tags:#code review#pull request#github#ci checks#local review#review draft
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gittower/git-flow-next --skill handle-pr-gittower
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handle-pr
Source: https://github.com/gittower/git-flow-next/tree/main/.claude/skills/handle-pr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gittower/git-flow-next --skill handle-pr-gittower

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you perform a disciplined end-to-end review of an incoming pull request, reducing the risk of shallow feedback, missed scope issues, and premature posting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-review checks: Verifies PR scope, linked spec or issue, and CI status before deeper analysis.
  • Local code review workflow: Coordinates a strict local review against the repository’s review criteria and produces a review artifact.
  • GitHub review drafting: Converts local findings into a draft review with a clear verdict and inline comments.
  • Human confirmation gate: Waits for user approval before posting anything back to GitHub.

Quick Start

Review pull request 42 end to end and prepare a draft GitHub review without posting it yet.

Frequently Asked Questions about handle-pr

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review a GitHub pull request end to end before posting feedback?▼

To review a GitHub pull request end to end, verify the PR scope, linked spec, and CI status, perform a local code review against repository criteria, then draft a review with a verdict and inline comments before posting.

What is included in a thorough local code review workflow for a pull request?▼

A thorough local code review workflow includes verifying CI checks, validating PR scope and linked issues, inspecting files locally against review criteria, and generating a disciplined review draft artifact before publishing feedback.

Can I draft a GitHub review with inline comments without posting it immediately?▼

Yes, you can draft a GitHub review with inline comments without posting immediately by using a human confirmation gate that waits for user approval before submitting the final review back to the repository.

How do I validate pull request scope and linked spec verification before approving?▼

Validate pull request scope and linked spec verification by performing pre-review checks that inspect the PR's linked issues, confirm CI checks pass, and ensure the proposed changes align with the repository's criteria.

What's the best way to prevent premature posting of pull request feedback?▼

Prevent premature posting of pull request feedback by using a workflow that separates local review drafting from publishing, requiring an explicit human confirmation gate before any review comments are posted to GitHub.

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