makefile-review

name	makefile-review
description	Audits Makefiles for build correctness, portability, and recipe duplication. Use when reviewing a Makefile or before committing Makefile changes.
globs	**/Makefile
alwaysApply	false
category	build
tags	["makefile","build","make","portability","automation"]
tools	[]
usage_patterns	["makefile-audit","build-optimization","portability-review","deduplication"]
complexity	intermediate
model_hint	standard
estimated_tokens	150
progressive_loading	true
dependencies	["imbue:proof-of-work","imbue:review-core","imbue:structured-output"]
modules	["modules/dependency-graph.md","modules/deduplication-patterns.md","modules/portability-checks.md","modules/best-practices.md","modules/plugin-dogfood-checks.md"]

Table of Contents

• Quick Start
• When to Use
• Required TodoWrite Items
• Workflow
• Step 1: Map Context (makefile-review:context-mapped)
• Step 2: Dependency Graph (makefile-review:dependency-graph)
• Step 3: Deduplication Audit (makefile-review:dedup-candidates)
• Step 4: Portability Check (makefile-review:tooling-alignment)
• Step 5: Evidence Log (makefile-review:evidence-logged)
• Progressive Loading
• Output Format
• Summary
• Testing

Testing

Run pytest plugins/pensive/tests/skills/test_makefile_review.py to verify review logic.

Makefile Review Workflow

Audit Makefiles for best practices, deduplication, and portability.

Quick Start

/makefile-review

When To Use

• Makefile changes or additions
• Build system optimization
• Portability improvements
• CI/CD pipeline updates
• Developer experience improvements

When NOT To Use

• Creating new Makefiles - use abstract:make-dogfood
• Architecture review - use architecture-review

Required TodoWrite Items

1. makefile-review:context-mapped
2. makefile-review:dependency-graph
3. makefile-review:dedup-candidates
4. makefile-review:tooling-alignment
5. makefile-review:evidence-logged
6. makefile-review:findings-verified

Workflow

Step 1: Map Context (makefile-review:context-mapped)