Code Review
Analyzes backend code for security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and adherence to coding standards with human-like reasoning.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add anthropics-code-review npx -- -y @trustedskills/anthropics-code-review
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"anthropics-code-review": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/anthropics-code-review"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The Anthropic Code Review skill enables AI agents to analyze source code for logical errors, security vulnerabilities, and adherence to best practices. It provides actionable feedback on implementation quality without requiring manual line-by-line inspection by humans.
When to use it
- Before merging pull requests in a team environment to catch bugs early.
- During the development phase to validate new features against existing architectural standards.
- When auditing third-party libraries or open-source dependencies for potential risks.
- To generate detailed comments explaining why specific code patterns are problematic.
Key capabilities
- Identifies logical flaws and runtime errors in various programming languages.
- Detects security vulnerabilities such as injection attacks or insecure configurations.
- Evaluates code against defined style guides and maintainability principles.
- Offers specific, context-aware suggestions for refactoring and optimization.
Example prompts
"Review this Python function for potential race conditions and suggest fixes." "Analyze the provided JavaScript module for security vulnerabilities before deployment." "Check this backend service implementation against our team's API design standards."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure you provide complete context, including relevant dependencies and architectural constraints, to get accurate reviews. While powerful, always verify critical security findings with a human expert before applying changes to production systems.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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