Reviewer Agent

Automate code reviews for quality, security, and architecture with structured feedback and outcomes.

Updated Feb 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/deanobalino/higgins --skill reviewer-agent
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: Reviewer Agent
Source: https://github.com/deanobalino/higgins/tree/main/.higgins/agents/reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/deanobalino/higgins --skill reviewer-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of reviewing code changes for quality, security vulnerabilities, and architectural soundness, ensuring higher code integrity before merging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Code Analysis: Reviews code against security, architecture, and quality standards.
  • Automated Tool Integration: Leverages /security-check and /arch-review skills for deeper analysis.
  • Structured Feedback: Provides clear, actionable feedback and a final approved or changes_required outcome.
  • Use Case: When a pull request is ready for review, this agent can be invoked to perform an initial automated assessment, flagging potential issues for a human reviewer.

Quick Start

Use the reviewer agent to analyze the code changes in the current pull request.

Frequently Asked Questions about Reviewer Agent

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

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How do I automate code review for quality and security before merging a pull request?

Automated code review analyzes pull request changes against quality, security, and architecture standards. It identifies vulnerabilities and design flaws, generating a final approved or changes_required outcome with detailed findings to support human reviewers.

What does automated architecture review look for in code changes?

Automated architecture review identifies design flaws and checks adherence to best practices within code changes. It evaluates architectural soundness by integrating specialized analysis to flag structural issues before code approval.

Can I use automated code analysis to detect security vulnerabilities in my codebase?

Automated code analysis detects security vulnerabilities by integrating dedicated security checks. It scans code changes to flag potential threats and weaknesses, providing structured feedback to ensure higher code integrity before merging.

Does the reviewer agent provide a final approval outcome for human-in-the-loop code review?

The reviewer agent provides a final approval outcome by outputting an explicit approved or changes_required status. It supports a human-in-the-loop process by flagging potential issues and supplying detailed findings for human reviewers.

What is the best way to integrate quality assurance checks into a pull request workflow?

Integrating quality assurance checks into a pull request workflow is best achieved by invoking an automated reviewer agent. It performs an initial assessment of code changes against quality and security standards, delivering actionable feedback before human review.

When should I use an automated code reviewer instead of manual code inspection?

Use an automated code reviewer when a pull request is ready for an initial assessment to flag potential vulnerabilities and design flaws. It augments manual inspection by handling repetitive quality and security checks, allowing human reviewers to focus on complex logic.