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github-code-review

Review local git changes and GitHub pull requests with inline comments via gh or REST API.

Updated May 13, 2026
Search Tags:#code review#pull request#github#gh cli#rest api#git diff#inline comments
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/superfhp/lumi-agent-body --skill github-code-review-superfhp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-code-review
Source: https://github.com/superfhp/lumi-agent-body/tree/main/skills/github/github-code-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/superfhp/lumi-agent-body --skill github-code-review-superfhp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Reviewing code changes before pushing or evaluating open pull requests requires juggling diffs, context, and GitHub APIs manually. This Skill provides a structured workflow for inspecting diffs, applying a review checklist, and posting inline comments or formal reviews to GitHub. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Local Pre-Push Review: Analyze staged or branch diffs with plain git, scanning for debug statements, secrets, conflict markers, and oversized files. - PR Review via gh or REST: Fetch PR details, check out PR branches locally, run tests, and submit formal reviews (approve, request changes, comment) with inline comments. - Structured Feedback Format: Present findings in a Critical / Warnings / Suggestions / Looks Good severity structure, with a reusable output template. - Use Case: A teammate opens PR #123 touching authentication code. Check out the branch, run the test suite, apply the security checklist, and post an atomic review with inline comments flagging a SQL injection and a plaintext password issue. ## Quick Start Review pull request 123 in this repository and post your findings as inline comments and a summary review on GitHub.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-code-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review a GitHub pull request from the command line?▼

Fetch the PR branch with git fetch origin pull/123/head:pr-123 and check it out, then inspect the diff with git diff main...HEAD. Use gh pr review or the GitHub REST API to submit inline comments and a formal review verdict.

How to add inline comments to a GitHub PR via API?▼

Post to /repos/{owner}/{repo}/pulls/{number}/comments with the body, file path, head commit SHA, line number, and side. Alternatively submit multiple comments atomically via the /reviews endpoint with an event of APPROVE, REQUEST_CHANGES, or COMMENT.

Can I review code without the gh CLI installed?▼

Yes, all PR interactions work with plain git plus curl against the GitHub REST API using a GITHUB_TOKEN. Local diff review needs only git, and the token can be read from ~/.git-credentials or an environment file.

What should I check when reviewing code before pushing?▼

Run git diff main...HEAD and scan for leftover debug statements, hardcoded secrets, merge conflict markers, and accidentally staged large files. Then apply a checklist covering correctness, security, code quality, testing, performance, and documentation.

When should I request changes versus approve a pull request?▼

Request changes when any critical or warning-level issue exists, such as security vulnerabilities or missing error handling. Approve when only minor suggestions remain, and use a plain comment review for draft PRs or uncertain findings.

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