Differential Review
Analyzes code changes across commits to identify subtle regressions or unexpected behavior shifts in complex systems.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add differential-review npx -- -y @trustedskills/differential-review
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"differential-review": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/differential-review"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The differential-review skill enables AI agents to analyze and compare code changes across different versions or branches. It identifies differences in code, highlights potential issues, and provides insights into the impact of modifications.
When to use it
- Reviewing pull requests for code quality and security concerns
- Comparing two versions of a software project to understand changes
- Identifying vulnerabilities introduced by new commits
Key capabilities
- Code diff analysis
- Security vulnerability detection in diffs
- Comparison of code branches or revisions
Example prompts
- "Analyze the differences between branch
mainandfeature-xfor security issues." - "Review this pull request and highlight any potential bugs introduced by the changes."
- "Compare the latest commit with its parent and identify risky modifications."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure that the code repositories being compared are accessible to the AI agent.
- This skill works best when provided with clear, structured diffs or access to version control systems like Git.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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