ql-review

Orchestrate two-stage code review enforcing spec compliance before quality checks.

24|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/andyzengmath/quantum-loop --skill ql-review
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ql-review
Source: https://github.com/andyzengmath/quantum-loop/tree/main/skills/ql-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/andyzengmath/quantum-loop --skill ql-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prevents wasted review effort and unsafe merges by enforcing spec compliance before any code quality evaluation, ensuring that only implementation-accurate changes consume reviewer time and CI gates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two-stage review pipeline: Stage 1 validates code against PRD acceptance criteria and Stage 2 assesses code quality only if Stage 1 passes.
  • Standalone and automated modes: Can be invoked manually against a branch or run automatically as part of the quantum-loop execution using quantum.json context.
  • Integration checks: Performs cross-story call-chain tracing, type consistency checks, dead-code detection, and import resolution using LSP when available, with grep/fallbacks as needed.
  • Clear gating and remediation: Emits structured reports, records results to quantum.json when present, enforces fix-and-retry semantics, and provides exact wiring fixes for integration failures.

Quick Start

Run ql-review against the current story or branch to perform a spec compliance review followed by a code quality review.

Frequently Asked Questions about ql-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How does a spec-first code review pipeline work?

A spec-first code review pipeline validates code changes against PRD acceptance criteria before running quality checks, ensuring only spec-compliant changes proceed to quality evaluation and merge gates.

What is the best way to automate code review for a git branch diff?

Automate code review for a git branch diff by running a two-stage pipeline against BASE_SHA and HEAD_SHA ranges, requiring quantum.json context or a PRD path with acceptance criteria to gate merges.

Can I perform cross-story integration checks for call chains without LSP tools?

Yes, you can perform cross-story integration checks using grep fallbacks for call tracing, type consistency checks, dead-code detection, and import resolution when LSP tools are not available in your environment.

Why does code quality review fail when spec compliance is not met?

Code quality review fails or is skipped when spec compliance is not met because the two-stage pipeline enforces spec validation first, preventing wasted review effort on implementation-inaccurate changes.

Do I need quantum.json to run a standalone branch code review?

No, you do not need quantum.json for a standalone branch review if you provide a PRD path and acceptance criteria along with BASE_SHA and HEAD_SHA git ranges for the diff evaluation.

How do I fix integration failures found during a code review?

To fix integration failures found during a code review, apply the exact wiring fixes provided in the structured report, then retry the review pipeline which enforces fix-and-retry semantics for failed checks.