pr-reviewers

Recommend pull request reviewers using code ownership, commit history, and review load.

4|3|Updated Jul 14, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #git #code review #pull request #github #reviewer assignment

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npx skills add https://github.com/luan/dot-claude --skill pr-reviewers

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Skill: pr-reviewers
Source: https://github.com/luan/dot-claude/tree/main/skills/pr-reviewers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/luan/dot-claude --skill pr-reviewers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of identifying the most suitable reviewers for a Pull Request, ensuring code quality and distributing review load evenly.

Core Features & Use Cases

Code Ownership Analysis: Identifies reviewers based on past contributions to relevant files.
Load Balancing: Avoids over-burdening specific individuals by considering current review load.
CODEOWNERS Integration: Leverages CODEOWNERS files for explicit reviewer assignments.
Use Case: When a new PR is opened, this Skill suggests 3 reviewers who have the most expertise in the changed code and are not currently overloaded with other reviews.

Quick Start

Use the pr-reviewers skill to find the best people to review the current pull request.

Frequently Asked Questions about pr-reviewers

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically assign pull request reviewers based on code ownership?▼

This Skill recommends pull request reviewers by analyzing code ownership, commit history, and current review load. It identifies contributors with expertise in the changed files and suggests three suitable reviewers to ensure fair load distribution.

What's the best way to balance review load when assigning GitHub PR reviewers?▼

Balancing GitHub PR review load involves checking each team member's current open review assignments. This Skill considers current review load to avoid over-burdening specific individuals and ensures fair distribution of GitHub PR review tasks.

Can I use CODEOWNERS files to recommend reviewers for Git-based workflows?▼

Yes, you can use CODEOWNERS files to recommend reviewers for Git-based workflows. This Skill integrates with CODEOWNERS files to identify explicit reviewer assignments and combines this with commit history for accurate Git PR reviewer recommendations.

Does this reviewer assignment approach work with the gh CLI and git commands?▼

Yes, this reviewer assignment approach works with the gh CLI and git commands. It utilizes these tools on platforms like GitHub to analyze commit history and current review load, recommending suitable PR reviewers within Git-based workflows.

How does commit history analysis identify the best PR reviewers?▼

Commit history analysis identifies the best PR reviewers by examining past contributions to relevant files. This code ownership analysis finds developers with the most expertise in the modified code, ensuring high-quality pull request reviews.