code-ownership

Define CODEOWNERS files, reviewer assignment rules, and stewardship patterns for repository governance.

Updated Sep 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Dazlarus/karl-code --skill code-ownership-dazlarus
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: code-ownership
Source: https://github.com/Dazlarus/karl-code/tree/main/.agents/skills/code-ownership
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Dazlarus/karl-code --skill code-ownership-dazlarus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Teams struggle to enforce clear accountability for who reviews and approves changes to different parts of a codebase, leading to unreviewed critical changes and unclear responsibility boundaries. ## Core Features & Use Cases - CODEOWNERS Configuration: Create CODEOWNERS files mapping directories and modules to owning teams, including multi-team approval for critical paths like authentication and payments. - Reviewer Assignment Automation: Define rules that automatically route pull requests to the correct teams based on affected file paths. - Stewardship Patterns: Implement module steward classes that track ownership, gate PR approvals, and coordinate breaking changes. - Use Case: A platform team needs security review on all auth changes. Use this Skill to write a CODEOWNERS file requiring both @security-team and @backend-team approval for anything under /src/auth/. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a CODEOWNERS file that assigns the backend team to /src/ and requires security team approval for the auth module.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-ownership

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a CODEOWNERS file in GitHub?▼

Create a CODEOWNERS file in the repository root or .github directory mapping file paths to teams or users, such as /src/auth/ @security-team. GitHub automatically requests reviews from matching owners when pull requests touch those paths.

How to require multiple team approvals for critical code paths?▼

List multiple teams on the same CODEOWNERS line, for example /src/payments/** @payments-team @security-team. Combined with branch protection rules requiring approvals from all code owners, every listed team must approve the change.

What is the difference between code ownership and code review?▼

Code ownership defines who is responsible for and must approve changes to specific modules, while code review is the act of inspecting a specific change. Ownership rules determine which reviewers get assigned; this Skill covers ownership setup, not review execution.

When should I not use strict code ownership rules?▼

Avoid rigid ownership when it creates silos, blocks necessary cross-team changes, or discourages knowledge sharing. Always define escalation paths so urgent fixes are not stalled waiting for a single owning team.

Can CODEOWNERS integrate with CI/CD approval workflows?▼

Yes. CODEOWNERS works with branch protection rules and CI pipelines to enforce owner approvals before merge. The Skill describes integrating ownership checks into CI/CD so approval requirements are enforced automatically.