| name | php-code-review |
| description | Review PHP code using PhpStorm inspections. Use when editing PHP files, reviewing code quality, fixing PHP issues, or when asked about PHP best practices. |
PHP Code Review Skill
Use PhpStorm's inspection engine to ensure PHP code quality. This skill provides access to the same inspections shown in the IDE editor.
When to Use
- After editing PHP files (
.php, .phtml)
- When user asks to review PHP code quality
- When fixing PHP-related issues
- When asked about PHP best practices for this codebase
Workflow
1. Run Inspections
Call get_inspections to analyze a PHP file:
get_inspections(
filePath: "path/to/file.php",
minSeverity: "WEAK_WARNING" # or ERROR, WARNING, INFORMATION
)
Returns problems with:
- severity: ERROR > WARNING > WEAK_WARNING > INFORMATION
- line/column: Exact location (1-based)
- description: What's wrong
- quickFixes: Available automated fixes (name + description)
2. Evaluate Results
- ERROR: Must fix - code may not work correctly
- WARNING: Should fix - potential bugs or bad practices
- WEAK_WARNING: Consider fixing - style or minor issues
- INFORMATION: Optional - suggestions for improvement
3. Apply Fixes
For issues with quick fixes, use apply_quick_fix:
apply_quick_fix(
filePath: "path/to/file.php",
line: 42,
column: 10,
quickFixName: "Safe delete '$unusedVar'"
)
Note: The quickFixName must match exactly what was returned by get_inspections. The tool re-runs highlighting at the specified location to find and apply the matching fix.
For issues without quick fixes, edit the file manually.
4. Verify
Re-run inspections to confirm issues are resolved.
