review

Enforces a standardized PR review checklist covering tests, linting, documentation, and descriptions before merging or opening pull requests.

Updated Apr 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/YazanKittaneh/blog.yazan.io --skill review-yazankittaneh
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Skill: review
Source: https://github.com/YazanKittaneh/blog.yazan.io/tree/main/template/.claude/skills/review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/YazanKittaneh/blog.yazan.io --skill review-yazankittaneh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PR review processes are often inconsistent and can miss critical checks, leading to lower code quality and undocumented changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Checklist-driven reviews: Enforces a mandatory set of validation steps (tests, linting, documentation, and description updates) before PRs are opened or merged.
  • Consistency and traceability: Provides a repeatable workflow that records whether each item was completed, aiding audits and onboarding.
  • Use Case: A team can standardize their PR workflow across multiple repositories to ensure that every merge preserves quality and compliance.

Quick Start

Follow the PR review checklist before opening or merging a pull request.

Frequently Asked Questions about review

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

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How do I standardize PR reviews across multiple repositories?

Standardize PR reviews by applying a mandatory validation checklist for tests, linting, documentation, and code changes before pull requests are opened or merged. This ensures consistent code quality and traceability across all your software development workflows.

What is a quality gate in a pull request workflow?

A quality gate in a pull request workflow is a mandatory set of validation steps, such as verifying tests, linting, and documentation updates, that must be completed before code changes are merged to preserve code quality and compliance.

How do I enforce a code review checklist before merging code?

Enforce a code review checklist by integrating a standardized validation workflow that records whether tests, linting, and documentation items are completed. This provides a repeatable process for accountability and aids audits prior to opening or merging a pull request.

Can I use a PR review checklist to improve traceability for audits?

Yes, a PR review checklist improves traceability by providing a repeatable workflow that records whether each validation step, including tests and linting, was completed. This documented outcome aids audits and onboarding processes.

What's the best way to ensure documentation updates are included in code changes?

The best way to ensure documentation updates are included is to apply a standardized PR review checklist that mandates validation steps for documentation and description updates before a pull request can be opened or merged.

Why does my team miss critical checks during code reviews?

Teams miss critical checks during code reviews due to inconsistent processes that lack a standard validation checklist for tests, linting, and documentation. Implementing a mandatory quality gate prior to merging ensures every code change is fully verified.