managing-reviews

Explain FormalTask review types, severity levels, and APIs for managing review gates.

13|1|Updated Feb 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/davidabeyer/formaltask --skill managing-reviews
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Skill: managing-reviews
Source: https://github.com/davidabeyer/formaltask/tree/main/skills/managing-reviews
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davidabeyer/formaltask --skill managing-reviews

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of understanding and interacting with the FormalTask review system, ensuring code quality and adherence to specifications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Understand Review Types: Learn about the 15 different review types and their focus areas.
  • Manage Severity Levels: Differentiate between blocking and non-blocking review severities.
  • Integrate with APIs: Use provided Python snippets to check for missing reviews and inject them.
  • Use Case: When a task is blocked for review, this Skill helps you identify which reviews are missing, understand their requirements, and guides you on how to get them completed and stored.

Quick Start

Use the managing-reviews skill to understand the different types of code reviews available in FormalTask.

Frequently Asked Questions about managing-reviews

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check for missing code reviews in a FormalTask workflow?

To check for missing code reviews in a FormalTask workflow, use the provided core Python APIs to query review status and identify required review gates that have not been completed. This helps you detect incomplete review packets and unblock tasks.

What are the different review severity levels in FormalTask?

FormalTask review severity levels are categorized as either blocking or non-blocking. Blocking severities prevent task progression until resolved, while non-blocking severities allow workflow continuation while recording the review outcome in the database.

How do I store review outcomes and manage review packets in a database?

You can store review outcomes and manage review packets using the Skill's core database operations and review packet schema. It provides Python snippets to inject missing reviews and persist their final outcomes into your storage backend.

What are the different types of task reviews available for code quality?

There are 15 different task review types available for ensuring code quality, each with specific focus areas. The Skill details these review categories to help you understand which specific review gate is required for your formal workflow.

Can I use Python to automate FormalTask review gate checks?

Yes, you can use Python to automate FormalTask review gate checks by integrating the Skill's core APIs. These snippets allow you to programmatically verify review status, check for missing entries, and inject required reviews into the database.