review-template

Generate structured Markdown code review documents with severity guidance.

Updated Nov 11, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/libertininick/chain-reaction --skill review-template
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Skill: review-template
Source: https://github.com/libertininick/chain-reaction/tree/main/.claude/skills/review-template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/libertininick/chain-reaction --skill review-template

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Code reviews often produce inconsistent feedback and unstructured documentation. This skill provides a standardized output template for reviews, including verdicts, issues, severity guidance, and structured sections to improve clarity and traceability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized review structure with sections for Summary, Critical Issues, Improvements, Nitpicks, and Questions.
  • Built-in severity definitions, verdict criteria, and writing guidelines to ensure actionable feedback.
  • Reusable across projects and teams to streamline code review workflows and QA processes.

Quick Start

Use the review-template to generate a structured review for a newly opened pull request or code change.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-template

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

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How do I create a standardized code review template for consistent team feedback?

You can standardize code review feedback by applying a structured template that defines severity guidance and verdicts. This ensures consistent review artifacts across projects by organizing comments into Summary, Critical Issues, Improvements, Nitpicks, and Questions sections.

What sections should a code review document include for audit-ready feedback?

An audit-ready code review document should include structured sections for Summary, Critical Issues, Improvements, Nitpicks, and Questions. Built-in severity definitions and verdict criteria ensure the feedback is actionable and traceable for quality assurance.

How do I streamline code review workflows for software development teams?

Streamline team code review workflows by adopting a standardized output template to structure feedback. This reusable format eliminates unstructured documentation and enforces consistent severity guidance across different projects and reviewers.

Can I use a single code review structure across multiple projects and pull requests?

Yes, a standardized code review template is designed to be reusable across multiple projects and teams. It delivers a consistent Markdown structure for every pull request review, ensuring uniform quality assurance artifacts regardless of the specific codebase.

What is the best way to categorize code review issues by severity?

The best way to categorize code review issues is by using a template with built-in severity definitions and structured sections. Separating Critical Issues from Improvements and Nitpicks provides clear, actionable guidance for developers.

Why does my code review documentation lack consistency and traceability?

Code review documentation lacks consistency when reviewers use unstructured formats. Applying a standardized template with defined severity criteria and fixed sections for Critical Issues and Improvements resolves this by producing uniform, traceable review artifacts.