What are 'BLOCKING' comments?

Blocking comments are critical issues identified during a review, such as security vulnerabilities or logic errors, that must be resolved before a merge is allowed.

How does the YAML-compressed format benefit AI usage?

The AI-optimized YAML format reduces token consumption, allowing Claude to process complex quality standards faster and more cost-effectively.

Can I use this for pre-commit checks?

Yes, it includes mandatory quality gates for build success, test coverage, and linting standards that should be verified before code is committed.

How does the Code Review Assistant help with PRs?

It provides a structured framework of prefixes and checklists to ensure every PR is evaluated for security, performance, and style consistently across the team.

Is this skill compatible with non-English projects?

Yes, it features built-in support for English and Traditional Chinese, and can be configured via your project's CONTRIBUTING.md file.

Code Review Assistant

Name: Code Review Assistant
Author: ValorVie

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Collaboration Tools

Facilitates high-quality software development through systematic PR checklists and automated pre-commit quality gates.

The Code Review Assistant is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to standardize the peer review process and ensure code quality before commits. It provides a structured framework for evaluating functionality, security, and performance using standardized comment prefixes like 'BLOCKING' or 'SUGGESTION.' By integrating pre-defined quality gates and YAML-optimized checklists, it helps developers maintain consistent coding standards, catch bugs early, and streamline team collaboration during the pull request phase.

Key Features

01Token-efficient YAML-compressed standards for AI-optimized processing

02Automated pre-commit quality gates to ensure builds and tests pass

03Multi-language support (English and Traditional Chinese) for global teams

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05Standardized review comment prefixes for clear communication (BLOCKING, IMPORTANT, SUGGESTION)

06Comprehensive 10-point checklist covering functionality, security, and performance

Use Cases

01Performing a thorough final check of a pull request before it is merged into production

02Automating pre-commit verification to prevent broken builds or security flaws from entering the repository

03Standardizing communication and feedback loops between developers during the code review process

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add valorvie/custom-skills code-review-assistant

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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