Does this skill automatically merge pull requests?

No, the skill is designed to provide feedback and draft reviews. It requires user confirmation for approvals and does not merge code without explicit instruction.

What are the prerequisites for using the PR Reviewer skill?

You must have the GitHub CLI (gh) installed and authenticated with appropriate repository permissions on your local machine.

How does it detect security vulnerabilities?

It scans the PR diff for sensitive patterns such as hardcoded secrets, insecure functions like eval(), and potential XSS vectors like dangerouslySetInnerHTML.

What happens if the code change is too complex for the AI?

The skill includes an Uncertainty Escalation protocol; if the review scope is unclear or the changes are too complex, it will pause and ask the user for guidance rather than guessing.

Can it check if CI/CD tests are passing?

Yes, it uses GitHub CLI commands to verify the status of CI checks and includes this information in its review assessment.

GitHub PR Reviewer

Name: GitHub PR Reviewer
Author: jmagly

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Reviews GitHub pull requests for code quality, security vulnerabilities, and adherence to project standards using the GitHub CLI.

About

The PR Reviewer skill enables Claude to act as an automated code reviewer by integrating directly with the GitHub CLI (gh). It systematically fetches PR metadata, analyzes diffs for security patterns and code smells, and evaluates changes against project-specific standards. By automating the initial feedback loop, it helps teams maintain high code quality and security while reducing manual overhead. The skill includes built-in safety protocols, such as mandatory user confirmation for approvals and uncertainty escalation, ensuring that AI-generated feedback remains accurate and grounded in the actual codebase.

Key Features

Automated diff analysis for security vulnerabilities and code quality issues
Safety-first workflow requiring user confirmation before submitting approvals
67 GitHub stars
Deep integration with GitHub CLI to fetch PR metadata and CI status
Structured review output including strengths, concerns, and line-specific comments
Checkpoint-driven recovery to handle network errors or permission issues

Use Cases

Standardizing feedback across team repositories using a consistent review template
Conducting security-focused audits on pull requests before merging to production
Automating the first pass of code reviews to identify common mistakes and style violations

About

Key Features

Automated diff analysis for security vulnerabilities and code quality issues
Safety-first workflow requiring user confirmation before submitting approvals
67 GitHub stars
Deep integration with GitHub CLI to fetch PR metadata and CI status
Structured review output including strengths, concerns, and line-specific comments
Checkpoint-driven recovery to handle network errors or permission issues

Use Cases

Standardizing feedback across team repositories using a consistent review template
Conducting security-focused audits on pull requests before merging to production
Automating the first pass of code reviews to identify common mistakes and style violations