How do I install code-reviewer?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does code-reviewer support?

code-reviewer works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is code-reviewer free to use?

Yes. code-reviewer is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by google-gemini.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for code-reviewer?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install code-reviewer?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does code-reviewer support?

code-reviewer works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is code-reviewer free to use?

Yes. code-reviewer is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by google-gemini.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for code-reviewer?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install code-reviewer?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does code-reviewer support?

code-reviewer works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is code-reviewer free to use?

Yes. code-reviewer is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by google-gemini.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for code-reviewer?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install code-reviewer?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does code-reviewer support?

code-reviewer works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is code-reviewer free to use?

Yes. code-reviewer is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by google-gemini.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for code-reviewer?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install code-reviewer?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does code-reviewer support?

code-reviewer works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is code-reviewer free to use?

Yes. code-reviewer is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by google-gemini.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for code-reviewer?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install code-reviewer?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does code-reviewer support?

code-reviewer works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is code-reviewer free to use?

Yes. code-reviewer is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by google-gemini.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for code-reviewer?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install code-reviewer?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does code-reviewer support?

code-reviewer works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is code-reviewer free to use?

Yes. code-reviewer is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by google-gemini.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for code-reviewer?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install code-reviewer?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does code-reviewer support?

code-reviewer works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is code-reviewer free to use?

Yes. code-reviewer is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by google-gemini.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for code-reviewer?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install code-reviewer?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does code-reviewer support?

code-reviewer works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is code-reviewer free to use?

Yes. code-reviewer is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by google-gemini.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for code-reviewer?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install code-reviewer?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does code-reviewer support?

code-reviewer works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is code-reviewer free to use?

Yes. code-reviewer is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by google-gemini.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for code-reviewer?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install code-reviewer?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Productivity

code-reviewer▌

google-gemini/gemini-cli · updated Apr 8, 2026

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$npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer

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summary

Automated code review for local changes and remote pull requests with structured analysis across correctness, maintainability, and security.

›Supports both local file system changes (staged and unstaged) and remote PRs (by number or URL) with automatic GitHub CLI checkout
›Analyzes code across seven dimensions: correctness, maintainability, readability, efficiency, security, edge case handling, and test coverage
›Runs optional preflight verification suites (e.g., npm run preflight ) to

skill.md

Code Reviewer

This skill guides the agent in conducting professional and thorough code reviews for both local development and remote Pull Requests.

Workflow

1. Determine Review Target

Remote PR: If the user provides a PR number or URL (e.g., "Review PR #123"), target that remote PR.
Local Changes: If no specific PR is mentioned, or if the user asks to "review my changes", target the current local file system states (staged and unstaged changes).

2. Preparation

For Remote PRs:

Checkout: Use the GitHub CLI to checkout the PR.
```
gh pr checkout <PR_NUMBER>
```
Preflight: Execute the project's standard verification suite to catch automated failures early.
```
npm run preflight
```
Context: Read the PR description and any existing comments to understand the goal and history.

For Local Changes:

Identify Changes:
- Check status: git status
- Read diffs: git diff (working tree) and/or git diff --staged (staged).
Preflight (Optional): If the changes are substantial, ask the user if they want to run npm run preflight before reviewing.

3. In-Depth Analysis

Analyze the code changes based on the following pillars:

Correctness: Does the code achieve its stated purpose without bugs or logical errors?
Maintainability: Is the code clean, well-structured, and easy to understand and modify in the future? Consider factors like code clarity, modularity, and adherence to established design patterns.
Readability: Is the code well-commented (where necessary) and consistently formatted according to our project's coding style guidelines?
Efficiency: Are there any obvious performance bottlenecks or resource inefficiencies introduced by the changes?
Security: Are there any potential security vulnerabilities or insecure coding practices?
Edge Cases and Error Handling: Does the code appropriately handle edge cases and potential errors?
Testability: Is the new or modified code adequately covered by tests (even if preflight checks pass)? Suggest additional test cases that would improve coverage or robustness.

4. Provide Feedback

Structure

Summary: A high-level overview of the review.
Findings:
- Critical: Bugs, security issues, or breaking changes.
- Improvements: Suggestions for better code quality or performance.
- Nitpicks: Formatting or minor style issues (optional).
Conclusion: Clear recommendation (Approved / Request Changes).

Tone

Be constructive, professional, and friendly.
Explain why a change is requested.
For approvals, acknowledge the specific value of the contribution.

5. Cleanup (Remote PRs only)

After the review, ask the user if they want to switch back to the default branch (e.g., main or master).

how to use code-reviewer

How to use code-reviewer on Cursor

AI-first code editor with Composer

Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add code-reviewer

Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli --skill code-reviewer

The skills CLI fetches code-reviewer from GitHub repository google-gemini/gemini-cli and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

│

│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────

│ • Amp

│ • Antigravity

│ • Cline

│ • Codex

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ • Cursor

│ • Windsurf

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/code-reviewer

Reload or restart Cursor to activate code-reviewer. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /code-reviewer) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub ›Skills CLI documentation ›Learn more about Cursor ›What are agent skills?

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Use Cases▌

User Story & Requirements Generation

Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs

Example

Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios

✓

Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage

Competitive Analysis

Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps

Example

Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities

✓

Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days

Roadmap Prioritization

Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs

Example

Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale

✓

Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster

Stakeholder Communication

Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations

Example

Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement

✓

Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels

Time Estimate

30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements

Installation Steps

1.Install product management skill
2.Start with user story generation for known feature
3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
7.Share effective prompts with product team

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

+Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
+Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
+Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
+Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
+Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
+Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition

✗ Don't

−Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
−Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
−Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
−Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
−Don't ignore company-specific context and culture

💡 Pro Tips

★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.

Learning Path▌

1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation

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Ratings

4.6★★★★★47 reviews

★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 24, 2024
code-reviewer is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★Sofia Huang· Dec 24, 2024
code-reviewer has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
★★★★★Ira Taylor· Dec 16, 2024
code-reviewer reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Alexander Wang· Dec 12, 2024
Useful defaults in code-reviewer — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
★★★★★Hana Khan· Nov 19, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: code-reviewer is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Nov 15, 2024
Keeps context tight: code-reviewer is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
★★★★★Xiao Gonzalez· Nov 15, 2024
Useful defaults in code-reviewer — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
★★★★★Ishan Srinivasan· Nov 7, 2024
Registry listing for code-reviewer matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
★★★★★Maya Okafor· Nov 3, 2024
code-reviewer has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
★★★★★Daniel Chen· Oct 26, 2024
code-reviewer fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

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