local-review

Enforce pre-PR quality gates covering acceptance criteria and test quality.

1|2|Updated Jan 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kynetic-ai/kynetic-spec --skill local-review
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Skill: local-review
Source: https://github.com/kynetic-ai/kynetic-spec/tree/main/.claude/skills/local-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kynetic-ai/kynetic-spec --skill local-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates and enforces strict pre-PR quality checks to ensure code changes meet acceptance criteria and maintain code quality before merging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 6-step quality gate that verifies AC coverage, test quality, test strategy, and test isolation
  • Guidance for spawning and coordinating review subagents to ensure consistent PR reviews
  • Clear blocking criteria and reporting to unblock PRs only when all checks pass

Quick Start

Start the local review workflow to begin enforcing pre-PR checks.

Frequently Asked Questions about local-review

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

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How do I enforce pre-PR quality gates for acceptance criteria coverage before merging?

Pre-PR quality gates validate code changes by enforcing a 6-step review workflow that verifies acceptance criteria coverage, test quality, test strategy, and test isolation. The automated process generates a review report with actionable guidance to unblock PRs only when all checks pass.

What is automated review subagent coordination for test quality and isolation checks?

Automated review subagent coordination is a structured workflow mechanism that guides spawning and managing subagents to consistently evaluate test quality, test strategy, and environment isolation across software development pipelines.

How do I map acceptance criteria to tests in a pre-PR automated review workflow?

You map acceptance criteria to tests by running an AC coverage validation step within the 6-step quality gate workflow, which checks whether existing tests cover required acceptance criteria before producing an actionable review report.

Can I use automated pre-PR checks to block pull requests when test isolation fails?

Yes, automated pre-PR checks enforce clear blocking criteria that prevent pull requests from merging when test isolation fails or any other quality gate check does not pass, ensuring environment isolation is strictly maintained.

Does pre-PR review automation work without external dependencies in my development pipeline?

Pre-PR review automation operates independently without external dependencies, validating structured workflows and environment isolation directly within your software development pipeline to produce clear blocking criteria and actionable guidance.

When should I not use automated pre-PR quality gates for pull request reviews?

You should avoid automated pre-PR quality gates when your development pipeline lacks defined acceptance criteria or structured workflows, as the 6-step validation relies on AC mapping, test quality, and isolation checks to produce actionable review reports.