requesting-code-review

Dispatch a code-reviewer subagent to verify new work before merging.

70|6|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/earchibald/vsc-superpowers --skill requesting-code-review-earchibald
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: requesting-code-review
Source: https://github.com/earchibald/vsc-superpowers/tree/main/.agents/skills/review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/earchibald/vsc-superpowers --skill requesting-code-review-earchibald

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Verifies and stabilizes code changes by coordinating formal reviews before merges, reducing defects and rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dispatches a dedicated code-reviewer subagent to catch issues early and maintain quality across tasks.
  • Enforces review after each task, after major features, and before merging to main to ensure alignment with requirements.
  • Provides structured feedback workflow, including capturing implemented changes and reviewer notes to guide next steps.

Quick Start

Request a code review after completing a task by dispatching the code-reviewer subagent and sharing the implementation details.

Frequently Asked Questions about requesting-code-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate pre-merge code reviews for pull requests?

You can automate pre-merge code reviews by dispatching a dedicated code-reviewer subagent to verify new work and deliver structured feedback before merging to main. This workflow requires collecting implementation details, requirements, base and head SHAs, and a description.

What is a subagent workflow for code review?

A subagent code review workflow dispatches a dedicated reviewer to verify new work, reducing defects and rework. It enforces reviews after each task or major feature and before merging to main, ensuring alignment with project requirements.

How do I request a code review after completing a git task?

To request a code review after completing a task, dispatch the code-reviewer subagent and share the implementation details. You need to provide what was implemented, plan or requirements, base SHA, head SHA, and a description.

When do I need a formal code review before merging to main?

You need a formal code review before merging to main across collaborative projects, after completing tasks ranging from small fixes to major features. This enforcement verifies and stabilizes code changes, reducing defects and rework.

Does dispatching a code reviewer work for small fixes and major features?

Yes, dispatching a code reviewer works for tasks ranging from small fixes to major features. The workflow applies consistently across collaborative projects to catch issues early, maintain quality, and ensure alignment with requirements before merging.

What information do I need to provide for an automated code review?

You need to provide what was implemented, the plan or requirements, the base SHA, the head SHA, and a description. Collecting these details allows the code-reviewer subagent to deliver structured feedback and guide next steps.