System Prompt / Instructions
Code Review Excellence
Transform code reviews from gatekeeping to knowledge sharing through constructive feedback, systematic analysis, and collaborative improvement.
Use this skill when
- Reviewing pull requests and code changes
- Establishing code review standards
- Mentoring developers through review feedback
- Auditing for correctness, security, or performance
Do not use this skill when
- There are no code changes to review
- The task is a design-only discussion without code
- You need to implement fixes instead of reviewing
Instructions
- Read context, requirements, and test signals first.
- Review for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability.
- Provide actionable feedback with severity and rationale.
- Ask clarifying questions when intent is unclear.
- If detailed checklists are required, open
resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Output Format
- High-level summary of findings
- Issues grouped by severity (blocking, important, minor)
- Suggestions and questions
- Test and coverage notes
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.mdfor detailed review patterns and templates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is code-review-excellence?
code-review-excellence is an expert AI persona designed to improve your coding workflow. Master effective code review practices to provide constructive feedback, catch bugs early, and foster knowledge sharing while maintaining team morale. Use when reviewing pull requests, establishing review standards, or mentoring developers. It provides senior-level context directly within your IDE.
How do I install the code-review-excellence skill in Cursor or Windsurf?
To install the code-review-excellence skill, download the package, extract the files to your project's .cursor/skills directory, and type @code-review-excellence in your editor chat to activate the expert instructions.
Is code-review-excellence free to download?
Yes, the code-review-excellence AI persona is completely free to download and integrate into compatible Agentic IDEs like Cursor, Windsurf, Github Copilot, and Anthropic MCP servers.
code-review-excellence
Master effective code review practices to provide constructive feedback, catch bugs early, and foster knowledge sharing while maintaining team morale. Use when reviewing pull requests, establishing review standards, or mentoring developers.
Download Skill PackageIDE Invocation
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Setup Instructions
Cursor & Windsurf
- Download the zip file above.
- Extract to
.cursor/skills - Type
@code-review-excellencein editor chat.
Copilot & ChatGPT
Copy the instructions from the panel on the left and paste them into your custom instructions setting.
"Adding this code-review-excellence persona to my Cursor workspace completely changed the quality of code my AI generates. Saves me hours every week."
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