Honest Code Review
Analyzes backend code for potential bugs, security vulnerabilities, and style inconsistencies with clear, unbiased explanations.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add honest-code-review npx -- -y @trustedskills/honest-code-review
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"honest-code-review": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/honest-code-review"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides automated code review capabilities, identifying potential issues and suggesting improvements. It analyzes code for common errors, style inconsistencies, and security vulnerabilities. The goal is to improve code quality and reduce technical debt through consistent feedback.
When to use it
- Reviewing pull requests before merging into a main branch.
- Analyzing new feature implementations for adherence to coding standards.
- Identifying potential security flaws in newly written or modified code.
- Automating initial code review tasks, freeing up human reviewers for more complex issues.
Key capabilities
- Automated code analysis
- Identification of common errors
- Style consistency checks
- Security vulnerability detection
Example prompts
- "Review this Python code snippet and identify any potential bugs."
- "Analyze this JavaScript file for style inconsistencies with the Airbnb coding standard."
- "Perform a security review on this Go function, looking for common vulnerabilities."
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on providing well-formatted and complete code snippets. It is best used as an initial screening tool; human oversight remains crucial for complex or nuanced issues.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.