ru-review

Automate cross-repo GitHub issue and PR review via the ru CLI.

105|19|Updated Jan 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Dicklesworthstone/repo_updater --skill ru-review
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ru-review
Source: https://github.com/Dicklesworthstone/repo_updater/tree/main/.claude/skills/ru-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Dicklesworthstone/repo_updater --skill ru-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the cross-repo review of GitHub issues and pull requests using Claude via the ru CLI, centralizing governance and triage across many repositories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified review orchestration across multiple repositories using Claude.
  • Enforces safety rules to prevent destructive actions like stashing user changes or altering working trees without permission.
  • Supports discovery, planning, and applying review plans with auditable steps for teams.

Quick Start

  • To begin, run ru review --dry-run to see existing work items, then ru review --plan to generate a plan, and finally ru review --apply to execute approved actions.
  • Use ru review --plan --mode=local for local Claude-based sessions and ru review --dry-run to preview results without making changes.
  • ru review automatically skips repositories with uncommitted changes and provides clear guidance on next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about ru-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review GitHub issues and pull requests across multiple repositories?

You can review GitHub issues and pull requests across multiple repositories by automating the process with Claude via the ru CLI, which centralizes governance and triage across many repositories.

What is the best way to safely automate pull request reviews without losing uncommitted changes?

To safely automate pull request reviews, use the ru CLI workflow which automatically skips repositories with uncommitted changes and enforces safety rules that prevent destructive actions like stashing user changes.

How do I start a dry-run review for GitHub issues before applying any changes?

Start a dry-run review for GitHub issues by running ru review --dry-run, which previews existing work items and results without making any changes to your working trees.

Can I generate an auditable review plan for GitHub PRs before execution?

Yes, you can generate an auditable review plan for GitHub PRs by running ru review --plan, producing a step-by-step plan that can be reviewed before final execution with ru review --apply.

Does the ru review workflow support local Claude sessions for multi-repo governance?

Yes, the ru review workflow supports local Claude sessions for multi-repo governance by using the ru review --plan --mode=local command, enabling Claude-based sessions without needing remote execution.

What are the limitations of automating cross-repo GitHub reviews with Claude?

A key limitation is that the review process is non-destructive and will skip any repositories with uncommitted changes, requiring you to commit or stash manually before it can proceed with applying review actions.