review-checklist

Automate structured code and design reviews to surface bugs, regressions, and design flaws.

Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maosanhioro/dotfiles --skill review-checklist-maosanhioro
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Skill: review-checklist
Source: https://github.com/maosanhioro/dotfiles/tree/main/copilot/skills-templates/review-checklist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maosanhioro/dotfiles --skill review-checklist-maosanhioro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, repeatable framework to review code and design for defects, ensuring issues are caught early before release.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured checklist covering common risk areas such as spec deviations, edge cases, regressions, test coverage, and safety.
  • Guided outputs like Findings, Severity, Why It Matters, Suggested Direction, and Residual Risks to standardize reviews.
  • Use Case: A reviewer runs this checklist during a PR review to ensure no critical gaps remain before merge.

Quick Start

Apply the review checklist to the latest PR and summarize high-severity findings.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-checklist

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

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How do I systematically check for regressions and design flaws during a code review?

To check for regressions and design flaws during code review, apply a structured review checklist to examine specs, tests, and implementations. This surfaces common risk areas early and outputs categorized findings with severity levels and suggested directions.

What is a structured review checklist for QA assessments and how does it work?

A structured review checklist for QA assessments automates the examination of specs, tests, and implementations across projects. It works by scanning for common risk areas like spec deviations and edge cases, then outputs structured findings, severity ratings, and residual risks.

How do I standardize pull request workflows to catch bugs before merge?

To standardize pull request workflows and catch bugs before merge, use a guided checklist that evaluates code for safety and test coverage. It generates standardized outputs including Findings, Severity, Why It Matters, and Suggested Direction to ensure no critical gaps remain.

Can I use an automated design review checklist for projects with no external dependencies?

Yes, you can use an automated design review checklist for projects with no external dependencies. It operates entirely locally to evaluate design flaws and regressions, requiring no external services to produce structured findings and residual risk assessments.

What is the best way to surface high-severity findings in a PR review?

The best way to surface high-severity findings in a PR review is to run an automated checklist that categorizes issues by severity. It highlights why each finding matters and provides suggested directions for fixes, ensuring critical bugs are addressed before release.

When should I not use an automated code review checklist?

You should not use an automated code review checklist when you need to evaluate risks outside of common spec deviations, edge cases, regressions, and test coverage. It targets standard PR workflows and may not cover highly specialized or novel architectural defects.