| name | review-checklist |
| description | Generates a language-specific code review checklist tailored to the files being changed. |
| argument-hint | [language-or-file] |
Review Checklist Skill
This skill generates targeted code review checklists customized for the specific programming language or files in your change.
When to Use
- Before submitting a PR for review
- When reviewing code from teammates
- To ensure consistency with language best practices
- To catch common language-specific pitfalls
Supported Languages
- TypeScript — Type safety, async/await patterns, React/Node conventions
- C# — Null safety, async patterns, LINQ, .NET framework usage
- C++ — Memory management, smart pointers, const correctness, thread safety
- Python — Type hints, exception handling, PEP 8, async patterns
- Go — Error handling, goroutines, channels, interfaces
- Java — NullPointerException handling, resource management, collection APIs
Checklist Categories
Each checklist includes checks for:
Type Safety
- Type annotations present and correct
- No unsafe casts or type assertions
- Proper generic type usage
- Runtime type validation where needed
Error Handling
- All exceptions/errors properly handled
- No silent failures or swallowed exceptions
- Appropriate error recovery strategies
- User-facing error messages are clear
Testing & Coverage
- Unit tests for new logic
- Edge cases covered
- Error paths tested
- Integration points validated
Security
- Input validation and sanitization
- No hardcoded credentials or secrets
- Proper authentication/authorization checks
- SQL injection and XSS prevention
Documentation
- Public API methods documented
- Complex logic has explanatory comments
- Breaking changes noted
- Examples provided for non-obvious behavior
Output Format
Checklists are formatted as markdown with categories as sections, each containing checkboxes:
## [Language] Code Review Checklist
### Type Safety
- [ ] All variables have explicit types
- [ ] No unnecessary type assertions
- ...
### Error Handling
- [ ] Exception handling is explicit
- [ ] Error messages are helpful
- ...
### Testing & Coverage
- [ ] New code has unit tests
- [ ] Edge cases are covered
- ...
### Security
- [ ] Input validation present
- [ ] No credential leaks
- ...
### Documentation
- [ ] Public APIs are documented
- [ ] Complex logic is explained
- ...
Example Usage
/review-checklist TypeScript
/review-checklist C#
/review-checklist for src/auth.ts
/review-checklist Python
The skill automatically detects the language from file extensions when provided, or uses the language name directly to generate the appropriate checklist.
