requesting-code-review

Dispatch a code-reviewer subagent to verify implemented changes against planned requirements.

Updated Oct 28, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlabamaMike/copilot-agents --skill requesting-code-review-alabamamike
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: requesting-code-review
Source: https://github.com/AlabamaMike/copilot-agents/tree/main/.codex/superpowers/skills/requesting-code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlabamaMike/copilot-agents --skill requesting-code-review-alabamamike

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Skipping or delaying code reviews allows issues to compound, leading to more complex and costly fixes later. This skill automates the process of requesting code reviews, dispatching a dedicated subagent to review implementation against plans or requirements, ensuring quality gates are met early and preventing problems from cascading.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Review Dispatch: Dispatches a code-reviewer subagent to perform reviews.
  • Structured Review Request: Formats the review request with SHAs, description, and plan reference.
  • Early Issue Detection: Catches bugs and architectural problems before they become deeply embedded.
  • Use Case: After completing a task in your development workflow, use this skill to automatically request a code review, ensuring your work meets quality standards before proceeding.

Quick Start

Use the requesting-code-review skill to get a review for the 'user-settings-api' changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about requesting-code-review

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

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How do I automate code reviews before merging pull requests?

Code review automation dispatches a dedicated reviewer to verify implementation against requirements before merge. It catches bugs and architectural issues early by structuring reviews around git SHAs, task descriptions, and quality gates, preventing problems from compounding in your codebase.

What should I include in a code review request?

A structured code review request includes git commit SHAs identifying the changes, a clear description of what was implemented, and a reference to the original plan or requirements. This ensures the reviewer can assess whether the implementation matches the intended design and catches defects before they cascade.

When should code reviews happen in the development workflow?

Code reviews should occur immediately after task completion and before merging to main branches. Early review of features, fixes, and refactors prevents issues from becoming deeply embedded, reducing costly rework and maintaining quality gates across your development workflow.

Can code review automation work with my pull request workflow?

Yes, code review automation integrates into pull request workflows by automating the dispatch of reviews as a mandatory gate before merge. It works with git-based development processes and structured feedback templates to ensure quality checks occur consistently across all changes.

What problems does skipping code reviews create?

Skipping or delaying code reviews allows defects and architectural problems to compound, leading to more complex and costly fixes later. Early automated reviews catch these issues before they cascade through your codebase, reducing technical debt and rework cycles.