implementation-review

Coordinate structured code reviews with named reviewers and approval gates.

1|1|Updated May 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matt-riley/agent-skills --skill implementation-review-matt-riley
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Skill: implementation-review
Source: https://github.com/matt-riley/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/implementation-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matt-riley/agent-skills --skill implementation-review-matt-riley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Review governance and risk by providing a structured, cross-functional assessment of code changes, ensuring blockers, validation gaps, and alignment with planned requirements before merging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured review workflow with named reviewers and explicit approval gates.
  • Validation coverage across diffs, tests, lint, and documentation, mapped to an approved plan or requirements.
  • Use Case: When a PR is ready to merge, coordinate reviewers, surface blockers, and document risk areas to accelerate safe releases.

Quick Start

Provide the target repository and pull request or commit diff to begin a structured code-review session and assign reviewers.

Frequently Asked Questions about implementation-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I coordinate a structured code review before a merge?

To coordinate a structured code review before a merge, you provide the target repository and pull request or commit diff to initiate a session. The system freezes the revision, assesses scope, and assigns named reviewers to explicit approval gates.

What is the best way to validate code changes against an approved plan?

Validating code changes against an approved plan involves gathering validation evidence like tests, builds, and lint results. This ensures the diff aligns with planned requirements and surfaces validation gaps before merging.

How do I document blockers and risk areas for a pull request?

To document blockers and risk areas for a pull request, the review process delivers a concise verdict. This verdict explicitly outlines required changes, blockers, risk notes, and recommended next steps for safe releases.

Can I use this code review process to check for security regressions?

Yes, you can use this code review process to check for security regressions. It performs a cross-functional assessment of the diff to identify validation gaps, security blockers, and potential regressions before merging.

Does a structured merge review work without running tests and builds?

A structured merge review relies on gathering validation evidence such as tests, builds, and lint results. Without this validation coverage, the assessment cannot fully ensure alignment with requirements or identify validation gaps.

When do I need to freeze a revision for a code review?

You need to freeze a revision for a code review when a pull request is ready to merge. Freezing the exact review target ensures the structured assessment covers the correct diff and prevents unreviewed changes from entering.