Agent skill · writing content · erichowens
code-review-checklist
Generate context-aware code review checklists from PR diffs — tailored to language, codebase patterns, and team standards. Identifies what reviewers should focus on. NOT for automated code
Why this skill is useful
Generates tailored code review checklists based on specific PR diffs, which the AI wouldn't reliably create on its own.
What it needs
About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-07-14. 180 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Code Review Checklist Generator Generate thorough, contextual code review checklists that help reviewers focus on what matters most for each specific PR. When to Use Before starting a code review to know what to look for When onboarding new team members to review standards To ensure consistent review quality across the team When reviewing unfamiliar parts of the codebase Approach 1. Analyze the Diff: Understand what files changed and the nature of changes 2. Identify Patterns: Detect the type of change (feature, bugfix, refactor, etc.) 3. Language-Specific Checks: Apply relevant checks for the programming language 4. Project Context: Consider existing patterns and conventions in the codebase 5. Generate Checklist: Produce prioritized, actionable review items Checklist Categories Security [ ] Input validation present [ ] No hardcoded secrets or credentials [ ] Proper authentication/authorization checks [ ] SQL injection prevention [ ] XSS prevention for web code Performance [ ] No N+1 query patterns [ ] Appropriate caching considered [ ] No unnecessary loops or iterations [ ] Efficient data structures used Maintainability [ ] Code is readable and self-documenting [ ] Functions are appropriately sized [ ] No code duplication [ ] Consistent naming conventions Testing [ ] Unit tests cover new functionality [ ] Edge cases are tested [ ] Tests are meaningful, not just for coverage Best Practices Prioritize security issues first Focus on logic errors over style nitpicks Consider the reviewer's time - highlight critical items Adapt checklist to project maturity level
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills erichowens/code-review-checklist