synthesis-codebase-review

Audit codebases with a 16-category checklist and prioritized remediation.

15|2|Updated Mar 17, 2026
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Skill: synthesis-codebase-review
Source: https://github.com/synthesisengineering/synthesis-skills/tree/main/synthesis-codebase-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synthesisengineering/synthesis-skills --skill synthesis-codebase-review-synthesisengineering

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured methodology to audit large codebases, uncover architectural weaknesses, quality gaps, and security risks, and deliver actionable remediation guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tiered, multi-category checklist covering architecture, security, testing, deployment, licensing, and DX for enterprise-scale projects.
  • Delta-review ready: compare current findings against prior assessments to track improvement over time.
  • Evidence-backed reports with per-item severity, location, and concrete remediation steps suitable for engineering leadership.

Quick Start

Perform a full codebase review against the target repository and output a prioritized remediation plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about synthesis-codebase-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate an enterprise codebase audit for architecture and security gaps?

A codebase audit reviews architecture, security, and quality gaps using a 16-category checklist with tiered risk scoring. It provides evidence-backed findings and per-category scores to deliver a conformance-ready report for engineering leadership.

What is the best way to perform a delta-review on a multi-repo codebase?

A delta-review compares current audit findings against prior assessments to track improvement over time. It leverages evidence-backed reports with per-item severity and location to deliver concrete remediation steps for multi-repo structures.

Can I use this codebase review for large-scale multi-repo structures?

Yes, this codebase review supports large-scale multi-repo structures. Designed for enterprise-scale projects, it implements architecture design reviews, security checks, and deployment-readiness scenarios with tiered risk scoring and per-category scores.

How do I generate evidence-backed remediation plans from a codebase health check?

Generate evidence-backed remediation plans by running a comprehensive codebase health check that outputs per-item severity, exact locations, and concrete remediation steps suitable for engineering leadership, alongside per-category scores.

Does the codebase audit cover deployment readiness and testing adequacy?

Yes, the codebase audit covers deployment readiness and testing adequacy. It evaluates these areas as part of a 16-category detailed checklist that also includes architecture design reviews, security checks, and developer experience assessments.

When do I need a tiered risk scoring system for codebase quality reviews?

You need a tiered risk scoring system for codebase quality reviews when managing enterprise-scale projects that require prioritized remediation, evidence-backed findings, and conformance-ready outputs to effectively address architectural weaknesses and security risks.