critique

Assess code quality across five rubric dimensions and return a structured report.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins --skill critique-smallorbit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins/tree/main/plugins/polishkit/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins --skill critique-smallorbit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Code reviews often rely on subjective impressions. This skill provides a structured, objective assessment of code quality, architecture, and readability, helping teams surface strengths and actionable improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured five-dimension rubric assessing Architecture & Separation of Concerns, Naming & Readability, Algorithmic Elegance, Testability & Design, and Idiomatic Consistency.
  • Produces a prioritized report with highlights, violation flags, and concrete remediation guidance suitable for PR discussions.
  • Works on single files, modules, or full repositories across languages and paradigms, aligning with common engineering practices.

Quick Start

Analyze a target codebase for architectural boundaries and readability and return a concise five-dimension report.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

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How do I get a structured code quality assessment for a pull request?▼

A structured code quality assessment scores five dimensions—Architecture, Readability, Algorithmic Elegance, Testability, and Idiomatic Consistency—to provide objective PR feedback. It analyzes files or repositories and returns a rubric-based report with strengths and remediation steps.

What is the best way to review code architecture and readability objectively?▼

Reviewing code architecture and readability objectively requires a structured rubric that evaluates separation of concerns and naming conventions without subjective bias. This approach surfaces specific strengths and concrete remediation steps suitable for team discussions.

Can I run a code quality review on an entire repository or just single files?▼

You can run a code quality review on single files, modules, or entire repositories. The assessment adapts to the provided codebase scope and returns a consistent five-dimension quality report across different languages and paradigms.

How does a rubric-based code review report help with post-merge audits?▼

A rubric-based code review report helps with post-merge audits by providing a structured, historical record of architectural and design quality scores. It highlights violations and tracks concrete remediation guidance for future reference.

What dimensions are evaluated in an automated software engineering quality assessment?▼

An automated software engineering quality assessment evaluates five dimensions: Architecture and Separation of Concerns, Naming and Readability, Algorithmic Elegance, Testability and Design, and Idiomatic Consistency. Each dimension receives a score with actionable remediation guidance.