code-review

Automate code audits assessing SOLID/DRY, naming, tests, performance, and security.

1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paulingham/.claude --skill code-review-paulingham
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: code-review
Source: https://github.com/paulingham/.claude/tree/main/skills/code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paulingham/.claude --skill code-review-paulingham

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the Review phase code audit by assessing SOLID/DRY, naming clarity, test quality, performance, and security considerations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Spawns a read-only code-reviewer agent to assess code health against engineering standards.
  • Focuses on design decisions and abstractions, naming clarity, DRY/SOLID compliance, test quality, and edge-case handling.
  • Provides a structured verdict flow to advance or request changes in the PR workflow.

Quick Start

Invoke this skill after the Build phase completes to spawn the code-reviewer and obtain a verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate code review for SOLID and DRY compliance in a PR workflow?▼

Automated code review for SOLID and DRY compliance is handled by spawning a read-only code-reviewer agent that assesses design decisions, naming clarity, and abstractions to produce a structured APPROVE or CHANGES_REQUESTED verdict.

What does an automated code audit assess during the Review phase?▼

An automated code audit assesses SOLID and DRY principles, naming clarity, test quality, performance, and security considerations to ensure code health against engineering standards.

When should I run automated code analysis in my pipeline?▼

Automated code analysis should be run after the Build phase completes and can be executed in parallel with security review to advance or request changes in the PR workflow.

Can I use a read-only agent for code review without modifying my codebase?▼

Yes, the automated code review uses a read-only code-reviewer agent that enforces guardrails and returns a structured findings report without modifying the codebase.

How does automated code review handle test quality and edge-case checking?▼

Automated code review handles test quality by evaluating test coverage and edge-case handling as part of its structured findings report to determine if the code meets engineering standards.