synthesis-review-triage

Classify, score, and route open PRs by urgency, CI status, age, and labels.

15|2|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/synthesisengineering/synthesis-skills --skill synthesis-review-triage-synthesisengineering
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: synthesis-review-triage
Source: https://github.com/synthesisengineering/synthesis-skills/tree/main/synthesis-review-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synthesisengineering/synthesis-skills --skill synthesis-review-triage-synthesisengineering

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PR queue prioritization and routing without manual guesswork, ensuring you review the right PR at the right time and reducing context-switching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Queue Classification: automatically categorize PRs into Reviewable, Waiting on Author, and Blocked.
  • Author-Response Detection: detects whether the author has addressed feedback after a review to trigger re-review.
  • Scoring & Routing: computes urgency scores based on review gap, CI status, age, size, and labels to prioritize reviews.

Quick Start

Tell the AI to triage the current PR backlog by classifying, scoring, and routing items.

Frequently Asked Questions about synthesis-review-triage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prioritize my PR review queue automatically?

To prioritize PR review queues automatically, this Skill classifies open PRs into Reviewable, Waiting on Author, and Blocked categories. It scores each item based on CI status, age, and labels to deterministically route the most urgent PRs for you to review next.

What is PR triage and how does scoring work for code review routing?

PR triage scoring works by evaluating the review gap, CI status, age, size, and labels of backlog items. It assigns an urgency score and places PRs into a structured tiering system, indicating whether to re-review, review, or skip specific pull requests.

How do I know which PR to review next when the backlog is large?

To know which PR to review next in a large backlog, this Skill enforces a deterministic triage workflow. It detects if an author has responded to feedback and uses a tiering system to guide reviewers toward the highest-priority pull requests, reducing context-switching.

Can I automate code review triage for codebases of varying sizes?

Yes, you can automate code review triage for codebases of varying sizes. The workflow applies deterministic classification, author-response detection, and urgency scoring across any open PR queue without requiring manual guesswork.

Does PR triage detect when an author has addressed review feedback?

Yes, PR triage detects author responses to review feedback to trigger re-reviews. It automatically categorizes these PRs into the appropriate tier, ensuring reviewers only revisit pull requests when the author has actively addressed previous comments.

What's the best way to reduce context-switching during PR reviews?

The best way to reduce context-switching during PR reviews is to use a deterministic triage workflow that scores and routes backlog items. By evaluating urgency, CI status, and age, it guides you to review the right PR at the right time without manual guesswork.