code-review

Code Review

Perform thorough code review analyzing quality, potential bugs, security issues, and suggesting improvements.

Parameters

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "target": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "File path, directory, or glob pattern to review"
    },
    "focus": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": ["general", "security", "performance", "maintainability"],
      "description": "Primary focus area",
      "default": "general"
    }
  },
  "required": ["target"]
}

When to Use

• User asks to "review" or "check" code
• User wants to find bugs or issues
• User asks about code quality
• User wants security analysis
• User asks for improvement suggestions

Methodology

Phase 1: Context Gathering

• Read the target files
• Understand the codebase structure
• Identify the programming language and framework
• Check for related tests and documentation

Phase 2: Analysis

1. Logic Review: Check for bugs and edge cases
2. Security Scan: Look for vulnerabilities (injection, auth issues, etc.)
3. Performance Check: Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies
4. Style Review: Check consistency and best practices

Phase 3: Prioritization

• Categorize issues by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
• Focus on actionable feedback
• Provide concrete examples

Phase 4: Output

Provide structured review with:

• Summary of findings
• Issues list with severity and line numbers
• Specific improvement suggestions
• Code examples where helpful

Guidelines

• Be constructive, not just critical
• Provide specific line references
• Explain WHY something is an issue
• Suggest concrete fixes, not just problems
• Acknowledge good patterns when found
• Consider the project's existing style

Examples

Example 1: File Review

User Input: "Review src/auth.ts for security issues"

Expected Behavior:

1. Read the file and understand authentication flow
2. Check for common security issues (SQL injection, XSS, weak crypto)
3. Verify input validation and sanitization
4. Check for proper error handling
5. Provide prioritized list of findings with fixes