pr-review

Automate GitHub pull request reviews by loading PR and diff URLs.

996|77|Updated Mar 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/synthetic-lab/octofriend --skill pr-review-synthetic-lab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pr-review
Source: https://github.com/synthetic-lab/octofriend/tree/main/.agents/skills/pr-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synthetic-lab/octofriend --skill pr-review-synthetic-lab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of reviewing GitHub pull requests by loading the PR page and its diff to surface issues, changes, and potential improvements for faster, more accurate feedback.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated PR comprehension: Load PR pages and diffs to summarize changes and intent.
  • Change-focused review: Highlight potential bugs, conflicts, and risky edits in the diff.
  • Use Case: A reviewer can quickly understand a large PR by extracting changed files, modified functions, and notes for a ready-to-publish code review.

Quick Start

Provide the PR URL to load and, if needed, the corresponding diff URL to analyze changes, e.g. https://github.com/owner/repo/pull/123 and https://github.com/owner/repo/pull/123.diff

Frequently Asked Questions about pr-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub pull request reviews for large diffs?

Automating GitHub pull request reviews involves loading the PR page and its diff to summarize changes and surface potential bugs. This allows reviewers to quickly assess modified files and author intent across large diffs.

What's the best way to summarize code changes from a GitHub diff?

Summarizing code changes from a GitHub diff requires fetching the PR URL and its .diff URL. This extracts modified functions and highlights risky edits to generate a focused code review.

Can I review GitHub pull requests without installing external dependencies?

Yes, you can review GitHub pull requests without external installations by relying on standard GitHub URLs. The process fetches the PR page and diff directly using two URL operations.

How do I extract modified functions and potential bugs from a pull request?

To extract modified functions and potential bugs from a pull request, load the PR page to understand intent and fetch the .diff URL. This highlights changed files and risky edits for review.

Does automated code review work with standard GitHub URLs?

Automated code review works with standard GitHub URLs by fetching the PR page and the corresponding .diff URL. This requires no external installations and surfaces issues for faster feedback.