| name | pr-review |
| description | Review GitHub pull requests by fetching diffs, analyzing code quality, checking conventions, and optionally posting review comments. Use when user says "review this PR", "check PR #N", or shares a PR URL. |
PR Review Skill
Phase 1: Fetch PR Context
Step 1.1: Extract PR Details
Run in parallel:
gh pr view <number> --json title,body,author,baseRefName,headRefName,files,additions,deletions,labels,reviewDecision
gh pr diff <number>
gh pr checks <number>
Step 1.2: Parse Linked Issues
Check the PR body for issue references (#N, Fixes #N, Closes #N). If found:
gh issue view <N> --json title,body,labels
Step 1.3: Read Project Conventions
Check for:
CLAUDE.md — commit format, architectural patterns, test requirements.github/ — PR templates, contributing guidelines- Language-specific config (
Gemfile, package.json, pyproject.toml) to understand the stack
Phase 2: Analyze Changes
Step 2.1: File-by-File Review
For each changed file, assess:
| Check | What to Look For |
|---|
| Correctness | Logic errors, off-by-one, null handling, edge cases |
| Security | Injection, XSS, hardcoded secrets, auth bypasses |
| Conventions | Naming, file placement, import ordering, project patterns |
| Tests | New code has tests; key paths are covered |
| Types | Proper annotations, no unsafe suppressions |
Step 2.2: Cross-File Analysis
- Do changes maintain consistency across modules?
- Are imports and dependencies updated correctly?
- Does the change break existing contracts or public APIs?
Step 2.3: Plan Alignment (if linked issue exists)
| Question | Action if Failed |
|---|
| Does the PR address the linked issue? | Flag incomplete work |
| Are there unrelated changes? | Flag scope creep |
| Is the approach consistent with project architecture? | Note alternatives |
Phase 3: Produce Review
Severity Levels
| Level | Definition | Action Required |
|---|
| CRITICAL | Breaks functionality, security vulnerability, data loss risk | Must fix before merge |
| HIGH | Significant bug, major deviation from plan, performance issue | Should fix before merge |
| MEDIUM | Code smell, minor deviation, maintainability concern | Fix in this PR or follow-up issue |
| LOW | Style issues, minor improvements, suggestions | Nice to have |
Review Report Template
## PR Review: #<number> — <title>
### Overview
- **Author:** <author>
- **Branch:** <head> → <base>
- **Files Changed:** <count> (+<additions>, -<deletions>)
- **CI Status:** <pass/fail/pending>
### What Was Done Well
- [Positive point 1]
- [Positive point 2]
### Issues Found
#### Critical (Must Fix)
[Issues that would cause bugs, security holes, or data loss]
#### High (Should Fix)
[Issues that affect correctness, performance, or maintainability]
#### Medium (Recommended)
[Code quality improvements, missing tests, convention violations]
#### Low (Suggestions)
[Style nits, optional improvements]
### Verdict
- [ ] APPROVE — Ready to merge
- [ ] COMMENT — Non-blocking feedback only
- [ ] REQUEST CHANGES — Must address issues before merge
Phase 4: Post Review to GitHub (MANDATORY)
Always post the review as a GitHub comment. Never skip this phase.
gh pr comment <number> --repo <owner>/<repo> --body "$(cat <<'EOF'
<review body>
EOF
)"
Note: Use gh pr comment (not gh pr review) to avoid the self-review restriction on GitHub.
Quality Rules
ALWAYS:
- Fetch the actual diff — never review from memory
- Read
CLAUDE.md and project config for conventions
- Lead with positives before listing issues
- Classify every issue by severity with
file:line references
- Post the review as a GitHub comment immediately after completing the analysis
NEVER:
- Guess about code you haven't read
- Skip posting the GitHub comment
- Nitpick style when unresolved logic issues exist
- Approve PRs with CRITICAL issues
