Code Review Checklist
Automates code reviews using Erich Owens' established checklist, ensuring consistency and identifying potential backend issues.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add erichowens-code-review-checklist npx -- -y @trustedskills/erichowens-code-review-checklist
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"erichowens-code-review-checklist": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/erichowens-code-review-checklist"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides a structured code review checklist to ensure higher quality and more maintainable code. It guides the AI agent through key areas like functionality, error handling, security, and performance. The resulting reviews are designed to be thorough and actionable for developers.
When to use it
- Before merging pull requests: Use this skill to automatically generate a checklist of items to review before integrating new code into a codebase.
- During onboarding of new team members: Provide a consistent and standardized code review process for new developers joining the team.
- For complex or critical features: Ensure thoroughness in reviewing changes related to important functionality.
- To improve overall code quality: Regularly apply this skill to all code reviews to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Key capabilities
- Provides a structured checklist for code review.
- Covers areas like functionality, error handling, and security.
- Generates actionable feedback for developers.
- Promotes consistent code quality across projects.
Example prompts
- "Review this pull request: [link to pull request]"
- "Generate a code review checklist for this file: [file path]"
- "Perform a security-focused code review on this function: [function name]"
Tips & gotchas
This skill is most effective when provided with access to the codebase being reviewed. The quality of the review depends heavily on the clarity and completeness of the code itself.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.