review-checklist

Review PostgreSQL patches against a seven-phase community standards checklist.

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Search Tags:#code review #database #postgresql #patch #internals #commitfest

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npx skills add https://github.com/matejformanek/postgres-claude --skill review-checklist-matejformanek

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Skill: review-checklist
Source: https://github.com/matejformanek/postgres-claude/tree/main/.claude/skills/review-checklist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matejformanek/postgres-claude --skill review-checklist-matejformanek

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates guesswork and inconsistency in PostgreSQL patch reviews by providing a rigorous, seven-phase checklist that ensures all design, security, and technical requirements are met before submission or acceptance.

Core Features & Use Cases

Phase 0 Reflex Gates: Evaluates patches against security embargoes, test-omission risks, and install-script immutability before mechanical review.
Seven-Phase Scaffold: Guides the user through submission, usability, feature testing, performance, coding standards, and architectural integrity.
REJECT-track Rubric: Provides a standardized grading system (REJECT-A/B/C) for design-level rejections, ensuring feedback is constructive and cited.

Quick Start

Invoke the review-checklist skill to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the patch file provided in the current directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-checklist

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I review a PostgreSQL patch for CommitFest submission?▼

Use a structured seven-phase review checklist to evaluate PostgreSQL patches for CommitFest submission, covering usability, feature testing, performance, coding standards, and architectural integrity to ensure compliance with community standards.

What is the PostgreSQL patch review process for pgsql-hackers contributions?▼

The PostgreSQL patch review process applies a seven-phase scaffold to pgsql-hackers contributions, evaluating submission compliance, usability, feature testing, performance, coding standards, and architectural integrity.

What should I check before submitting a PostgreSQL patch to CommitFest?▼

Check your PostgreSQL patch against Phase 0 reflex gates, which evaluate security embargoes, test-omission risks, and install-script immutability before proceeding to mechanical review.

How do I reject a PostgreSQL patch design proposal constructively?▼

Use a standardized REJECT-track rubric with graded categories (REJECT-A/B/C) to reject PostgreSQL patch design proposals, ensuring feedback is constructive and properly cited.

Can I use a code review checklist for both pre-submission self-reviews and post-submission evaluations?▼

Yes, this code review checklist applies to both pre-submission self-reviews and post-submission CommitFest evaluations of pgsql-hackers contributions, ensuring consistent adherence to PostgreSQL conventions.

What are the limitations of a structured PostgreSQL patch review checklist?▼

A structured PostgreSQL patch review checklist requires strict adherence to established PostgreSQL coding, testing, and architectural conventions to maintain system stability, which may limit evaluation flexibility.